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BIENNIAL REPORT
OF
THE ADJUTANT GENERAL
OF THE
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
192M922
RALEIGH
Commercial Printing Company
State Printers
1923
CONTENTS
PAGE
Report of The Adjutant General. 1921 and 1022 3
Aid to Civil Authorities G
Reports ct Commanding Officers on Special Duty Service 9
Report of the V. S. Property and Disbursini-- Officer. 1921 and 1922 22
Report of the State Property and Disbursing Officer. December 1. 1920. to
June 30. 1922 1 25
Report of tlie Inspector General on Armory Inspection. 1921 and 1922 29. 34
Report of the C. O. 12()th Infantry. Camp Instruction. 1921 and 1922 47. 49
Report of the C. O., C. A. C. Camp Instruction. 1921 and 1922 51
Report of the C. O. Cavalry, Camp Instruction, 1921 and 1922 52. 54
Report of the C. O. Field Artillery. Camp Instruction. 1922 54
Special Report Assistant Adjutant General. Summer Camps. 1922 55
Roster of Officers N. C. N. G.. and Organizations. December 31. 1921 59
Roster of Officers N. C. N. G., and Organizations. December 31. 1922 67
Register of Retired Officers 7(5
General Orders and Circulars, 1921 7S
General Orders and Circulars. 1922 142
Former Adjutants General of North Carolina 177
BIENNIAL REPORT OF
The Adjutant General of the State of North Carolina
FOR THE YEARS 1921-1922
To His tJxceJlenc}/, The Honorable Cameron Morrison,
Raleigli, North Carolina.
Sir :—-I have the honor to suhmit a report of the Military Department
for the years 1921 and 1922.
The National Guard
The reorganization of the ISTational Guard, following the return of
troops after the World War, was begun in 1920, ten units, including
Infantry and Cavalry, having been Federally recognized by the War
Department at the end of December. Since then the following units
were organized and received their Federal Recognition, as shown by
the records of this office, December 31, 1922:
Headquarters Company, 120tli Infantry Reklsville April 4, 1921
Service Company, 12(ltli Infantry Kaleish April 2. 1921
Howitzer Company, 12()th Infantry Gastonia March 5. 1921
1st I'.n. Hq. Company. 120th Infantry Oxford May 13, 1921
2d Bn. 11(1. Company, 120th Infantry Greensboro Nov. 14, 1921
B Company. 120th Infantry Warrenton Feb. IS. 1921
C Company, 12()th Infantry Henderson Feb. 10, 1921
F Company. 120th Infantry Charlotte April 5. 1921
K Company, 120th Infantry Mount <4ilead March 10, 1921
L Company. 120th Infantry Parkton April 7. 1921
M Company, 12(»th Infantry Wilson April 1. 1921
Med. Detach., 120th InfaiUry Graham May 16, 1921
30th Signal Company Canton__i April 12, 1921
Troop G. 109th Cavalry . Hickory July 8. 1921
Troop D (separate) Andrews Feb. 10, 1921
1st Bn. Hq. Co. & Combat Tn. F. A Younssville .Iiuie 8, 1921
Battery A, Field Artillery (ioldsl)oro July 19. 1921
Battery B, Field Artillery Louisburj,' June 28, 1921
200th Company, C. A. C. (A. A.. M. G.) Kaeford Aujj. 5, 1921
A Company, 105th Engineers N. Wilkesboro .Iiuie 6. 1921
.'!d Bn. Hq. Company, 12()th Infantry Wilmington .Tune 5. 1922
S(i. lb). Company, Cavalry Hickory .Tan. 17. 1922
Med. Detachment. Cavalry Lincoliiton Feb. 21. 1922
Med. Detachment. F. A (ioldsltoro Aug. 5. 1922
Battery C, Field Artillery Hendersonville March 31, 1922
Battery D, Field Artillery New Bern Nov. 15, 1922
Veterinary Co., No. 105. Veterinary Corps Asheville Oct. 10, 1922
115th Ambulance Co., Med. Regt Edenton Nov. 24, 1922
In addition to the officers of the Federally recognized units, who
have passed the required professional and physical examination, there
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have been Federally recognized eighteen officers, representing the officers
of the State Staff Corps and Departments, Regimental and Battalion
Commanders and Staff officers.
The total strength of the National Guard on December 31, 1922,
was one hundred and twenty officers and 2,204 enlisted men.
ARMoiJY Inspection
The annual inspection of units at their home stations, including
records, property, armories and personnel, was conducted by an officer
of the Regular Army and the Inspector General of the State during
the months of February and March of 1921 and 1922. From the reports
made by the Regular Army Officer to the Chief Militia Bureau of the
War Department, copies of which are furnished this office, it is seen
that the units of the ISTational Guard of North Carolina are, in general,
well officered and in a very healthy condition, being well disciplined
and making satisfactory progress in military training. The minimum
enlisted strength of the units in most cases is 65 men and our units of
this class average from 65 to 90 men.
The reports of the Inspector General for 1921 and 1922 are made
a part of this report.
Arsenal
On account of the hazardous condition of the old arsenal, which
was located on the second floor over a steam laundry, including both the
fire and theft hazard, new quarters were sought. The arsenal is now
located on the second floor of the office building erected on Salisbur}^
Street, next to the corner of Salisbury and Hargett streets by Parker-
Hunter Realty Company, and is Avell arranged with freight elevator
at the rear for handling heavy equij^ment.
Camp Glenn
As has been noted in a former report, the camp site was turned back
to the State after the World War, with several buildings thereon,
erected by the Navy. In order to arrange the camp site to take care
of the military organizations in proper order, many of these buildings
were removed to new locations on the grounds, other buildings repaired
and new buildings erected. There are now on the grounds several
storage houses, mess halls and kitchens, regimental and battalion head-quarters,
canteen building, latrines and an infirmary.
The water supply has always been an expense and very inadequate
and an annoyance, it usually being necessary to arrange with the fisheries
plant adjoining the property to pump w^ater for use during the encamp-ments,
a connection having been made. I have had a deep Avell drilled
and machinery installed for pumping and have secured a flowing well
of excellent water. It is now contemplated to erect a fifty thousand
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gallon metal tank, which will be adequate to supply 4,()()0 troops, hoi'ses,
etc. There are water connections at each mess hall and other buildings
where necessary, including the latrines.
The State has been occupying this site for over twenty-two years and
it is my desire that such work done on buildings located thereon be
carried out with the idea of permanency and that the camp may be
a comfortable, convenient and attractive place to the young men who
enter the service.
Encampments
The annual encampments of troops for Field Training for 1921 and
for 1922 were held during the months of July and August. There
were several Regular Army Officers and N. C. O's. assigned to duty
at the respective camps as instructors. The work for troops was well
planned, allowing time for recreation.
In 1921 the Infantry, Cavalry, Engineers, and the Signal Compaiiy
were encamped at Camp Glenn, North Carolina. The Coast Artillery
Avent to Fort Caswell. In 1922 the Infantry was encamped at Camp
Glenn, !N^. C. ; Cavalry, Engineers and Signal Company at Camp Mc-
Clelland, Ala., and the C. A. C. at Fortress Monroe, Va. The training
under the direction of Regular Army Officers and I^ C. O's. was most
gratifying to all concerned. The reports of the commanding officers
of these camps are made a part of this report.
Regular Akmy Personnel
For the past two years Major Ben F. Ristine, Infantry, U. S. A.,
has been on duty with the Guard and has accomplished much towards
efficiency of the units through his untiring efforts and interest. There
has been added to the officer and sergeant instructor personnel from
time to time, Major Sumner M. Williams, Cavalry, as the Cavalry
Instructor; Captain A. R. Ives, F. A., as Instructor of Field Artillery;
Major C. T. Marsh, C. A. C, as Instructor for Coast Artillery troops,
and Captain J. H. Barbin as an Assistant Instructor of Infantry. There
are Sergeant Instructors of Infantry, Cavalry, Field Artillery, Coast
Artillery, etc., on duty in the State, six in all. Major Ristine and
Captain Ives are stationed at the Adjutant General's Department in
Raleigh, Major Marsh at Wilmington, Major Williams at Asheville
and Captain Barbin at Charlotte. These stations are most accessible
to the location of units under their supervision. All are officers of
ability and are accomplishing splendid results Avith the units of their
respective branch of the service. These instructors, in addition to
visits to the commands, and other assistance, prepare the schedules for
armory drill to be followed by unit commanders in conducting the
training of the men at home stations.
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textile strike at concord
In August, 1921, Companies E, 1st Infantry, station Concord; F,
1st Infantry, station Charlotte, were ordered to Concord, N. C, and
Company G, 1st Infantry, station Winston-Salem, was ordered to
Kannapolis, near Concord, to protect life and property and to preserve
the peace on account of the strike of textile workers in the several cotton
mills at these j)oints.
Major Ralph R. Faison, 1st Infantry, was ordered to Concord, to
take direct command of troops there and at Kannapolis. The Adjutant
General Avas ordered to Concord by his Excellency and remained
throughout the period of trouble, keeping in close touch with the situa-tion.
The Adjutant General's report to the Governor and Major
Faison's report are made a part of this record.
The Adjutant General was later ordered to Charlotte for conferen>*e
with the Governor and subsequently ordered to Concord to remain
there until further orders, there having developed again a spirit of un-rest,
indicating further trouble. The report submitted to the Governor
is made a part of this report.
RAILROAD STRIKE ROCKY MOI'NT
Lieut. Colonel John Hall Manning, 120th Infantry, Avas ordered .io
Rocky Mount to take command of troops ordered there in July, 1922,
on account of a strike of railway shopmen. Battery A, 117th Field
Artillery, Goldsboro, N. C, Co. A, 120th Infantry, Burlington, Avere
ordered on this duty, Battery A being later relieved on account of the
approaching encampment of the Field Artillery. Company F, 120tli
Infantry, Charlotte, was ordered to report at Rocky Mount, a Detach-ment
of Company D, 120th Infantry (Machine Gun Company) Avas
also ordered to report. These units, with a detachment of the 120th
Infantry, Graham, maintained order from July 20th to August 2, 1922,
when relieved by order of tb.e Governor.
SALISBURY AND SPENCER
On August 19, 1922, the folloAving officers and troops were ordered to
Salisbury on account of the strike of railway shopmen of the Southern
Railway
:
Colonel Don E. Scott, 120th Infantry, Comdg. ; Major Wade V. Bow-man,
Cavalry; Major Ralph Faison, Infantry; Captain Sprague Silver,
2d Lieut. H. B. Wilfong.
Companies A, D, E, F, G, K, 120th Infantry; Troops E and G,
109th Cavalry, and the Medical Detachment of the 120th Infantry.
Colonel Scott's report is made a part hereof.
The ADjrTA>"r Gexkral
ROCKINGHAM AND RALEIGH
Owing to the strike of railway shopiuou tlirouiiliont the Stat(>, Ilis
Excellency ordered troops to Kockinghani, near Hamlet, and to Raleigh.
Company E, 120th Infantry, Concord, was sent to Kockingham, and
Company C, 120th Infantry to Raleigh. A detachment of Company E
was later ordered to Aberdeen to assist in maintaining order and to per-mit
the peach crop of that section to be moved withont molestation on the
part of the strikers.
The report of each of the commanding officers of Companies C and
E is made a })art hereof.
OTHER SPECIAL DI'TY
On March 7th, 1922, a detachment of the Service Company, 120th
Infantry, Raleigh, Avas ordered to gnard a prisoner. Will Whitfield,
enroute from the penitentiary to Jacksonville, North Carolina.
On August 4, 1922, a detachment of the Service Company and
Company D, 120th Infantry, were ordered to protect a prisoner at the
penitentiary, brought in from Carthage, N. C, and on August 11,
1922, a detachment from the Service Company and Company D, 120th
Infantry, were ordered to protect this prisoner to, and while being tried
in court at, Carthage.
Ul3on the several occasions of troops being ordered on special duty
in 1921 and 1922, as noted above, it may well be said that both officers
and men conducted themselves as good soldiers, maintaining splendid
discipline and performed their duties in a manner highly satisfactory
to the Adjutant General, who wishes to express herewith his apprecia-tion
to all concerned.
In the year 1922, about sixty officers and one thousand men Avere
called out in State service, and so far as I know this is the greatest
number of organizations and individuals that have ever been employed
on State service in peace time, and officers and men responded to all
demands made upon them with a fine spirit, though called upon to
leave their homes and occupations for weeks at a time. Employers
throughout the State cooperated in every Avay, and so far as is knoAvn
not one member of the Guard lost his position. The year 1922 has
definitely and conclusively demonstrated the value of the National
Guard from a State standpoint if there ever was doubt before.
Attendance Regular Army Schools
During 1921 and 1922 six officers and several enlisted men have
attended the school of the regiilar army for a course of instruction
in their branch of the service. Many enlisted men have attended the
School for Bakers and Cooks.
The opportunity for officers and men to take courses at the several
Army Schools is most beneficial to the National Guard, and is a means
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of better perfecting the iiidh'idiial and his organization in military
matters.
Such officers and men in attendance at schools are paid by the United
States Government for this service with all necessary expenses of the
trip paid.
Conclusion
The Adjutant General appreciates most heartily the splendid sup-port,
of the Field, Staff and line officers of the National Guard, and
the hearty cooperation of the several communities in the interest of
the military units stationed therein. Thanks and praise are due the
Regular Army officers and noncommissioned officers, who, as instructors
of the J^orth Carolina National Guard, have rendered most valuable
assistance in the training and upbuilding and efficiency of the units
throughout the State.
As has been stated above, the past two years have been years of
activity, necessitating the use of the troops of the National Guard in
many parts of the State. This has necessarily required even a closer
association between your Excellency and the Adjutant General and
brought you into very close contact with the military service of the
State. At all times, and especially during the most trying times, you,
as Commander-in-Chief, have gi^^en your most hearty and earnest as-sistance
and cooperation to this office, showing special interest in the
officers of this office and men of the National Guard, and in view of
these conditions it is desired to express to you herewith the most grate-ful
appreciation of the Adjutant General and his office, and of the
officers and the men in the Guard, in this most important branch or de-partment
of the State Government.
Respectfully,
J. Van B. Metts,
The Adjutant General.
Raleigh. December 31, 1922.
REPORTS OF COMMANDING OFFICERS ON SPECIAL
DUTY SERVICE
Raleigh, N. C.
September 2.',th. 1921
From : The Adjutant General.
To: (iovEu.Noii Cameron Morrison, <'<imiii(ni<lcr-iii-<']ii(f.
Xortli (Uiroliiin XatiotKiI (liKird.
Subject: Report on duty Xiitioiial (iuiird Trooys at Concord, X. C. account
of strike textile workers.
1. There is submitted lierewith report of special duty of National Guard
troops at Concord. X. C, August 14tli to 2ord, inclusive, 1921.
2. (a) Pursuant ro verbal orders from the Governor, by telephone, to
the Adjutant General, at Camp Glenn. N. C, August 14th. 1921, about
9:00 P. M.. followed by Special Orders Xo. 190y2, A. G* O.. August 14th. 1921.
Xo. 191. A. G. O., August 14th. 1921. Xo. 192, A. G. O., August loth, 1921. Xo.
193. A. G. O.. Augiist 15th. 1921 and Xo. 193i/o, A. G. O.. August loth. 1921
(copies attached hereto), I directed, by telephone and telegraph. Major Ralph
R. Faison. commanding 2ud Battalion, 1st Infantry, to proceed to Concord,
report to the sheriff of Cabarrus County and to take command of all
troops ordered there, protect life and property and to maintain law and
order.
( h ). Major Faison, who was in Winston-Salem, X. C. received his orders
about 10:45 P. M.. and left for Concord at 11:00 P. M., August 14th,
arriving at Concord at 2 :00 A. M., August 15th and reported to the sheriff.
(f) Tlie Adjutant General left Camp Glenn at 7:45 A.M.. August 15th
and arrived at Concord at 10 :30 P. M., same date.
(d) Company E, 1st Infantry, station Concord, Capt. Kenneth E. Cald-well,
commanding, was directed in the same manner as above, to assemble
his command, report to the sheriff of Cabarrus County. Capt. Caldwell
assembled his company. Present for duty 3 officers. S5 enlisted men.
(c) Company F, 1st Infantry, station Charlotte, Capt. Melvin G. Caldwell
commanding, was directed to assemble his command at his armory and
await further orders. Orders were forwarded Capt. Caldwell to proceed
to Concord and report to Major Faison, in command of troops. Company F
left home station in trucks at 5 :00 A. M., August loth, 1921 arriving at
Concord at 7 :45 A. M. Present for duty 3 officers. 62 enlisted men.
(/) Upon arrival of the Adjutant General in Concord, 10:30 night of the
15th, and after conference with the Governor, on the telephone. Capt. Ben
H. Gray, commanding Company G. 1st Infantry, station Winston-Salem,
N. C. was directed to proceed by first train, morning of the liith, to Kan-uapolis,
about six miles from Concord and to report to Major Faison
for duty. This company arrived at Kannapolis 3 :00 P. M., August 16th,
1921. Present for duty 3 officers, 73 enlisted men.
3. Upon arrival of the Adjutant General at Concord it was found that two
cotton mills were in operation, that early the morning of the 15th. Major
Faison had placed Company F at the Hartsell Mill, part of Company E at the
Locke Mill : that these two mills' strikers and sympathizers were in an ugly
humor and were attempting to prevent those who desired in getting to
their work. The Adjutant General remained on the scene throughout the
period of service of the troops, during which time he visited several times
dail.v the mills which had opened, keeping in touch with the situation
thereby ; having conferences with mill superintendents and owners and
also with the president, of the State Federation of Labor, the national
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committeemen of the labor nuioii and with the president of the local
union of textile workers. These conferences were for the purpose of
getting information from all sources and with the idea of helping to clear
up the unlawful conditions which existed in this county. INIajor Faison
visited the mills at the opening hour in the morning, at the noon hour
and the closing hour in the evening, kept in touch with the situation
and with the troops under his command, and was in daily conferences with
the Adjutant General as to the situation.
4. Tuesday morning, the 16th, the Adjutant General called upon the mayor
of Concord and was in conference with the mayor and the city attorney.
It was found that a few additional ]>olicemen had been put on for the purpose
of assisting in maintaining law and order. From information at hand it
appeared that the chief of police was doing very little with the police
force to help the situation and that the mayor was not displaying energy and
initiative in seeing that his police force iii-operly functioned. After this
conference the ma.vor and city attorney were requested to go to the court-house
for a conference with the sheriff of the county and the county
attorney. They prooeeded to the courthouse, met the sheriff and the
county attorney and from information received there it was very apparent
that the sheriff had done practically nothing in an effort to handle the
situation before him and had not been out to deputize good men to assist
him: in fact upon arrival of the troops at Concord and when Major Faison
reported to the sheriff he stated to Major Faison that he could do nothing
and washed his hands of the matter. Throughout the stay of the troops in
Ctmcord there was practically nothing done by the sheriff' and his force,
or the police force, to assist in bringing about a peaceful condition. There
was no action taken, so far as is known, on the part of the business com-muuit.
v of the county or city to assist either the officials or the military.
5. There is submitted herewith Major Faison's report to the Adjutant
General, marked Exhibit A, report from Capt. Melvin G. Caldwell command-ing
Company F. marked Exhibit P., similar report to Major Faison from
Capt. Ben II. (4ray commanding Company G. marked Exhibit C. and similar
report to Major Faison from Capt. Kenneth E. Caldwell commanding Com-pany
E, marked Exhibit D.
6. Both otHcers and the enlisted personnel of the three companies on duty at
Concord and Kannapolis performed their duty in a most satisfactory manner.
Conduct of all was excellent and the cpiietness and determination with which
they performed their duties is to be commended.
7. Major Faison in command of the troops gave good sound advice and
instructions to the troops under his command, was very diligent in keeping
in touch with the situation in general and with the operations of the troops.
His disposition of troops among the several mills, which opened their doors
from time to time, and his method of handling the crowds are deserving of
praise.
8. Upon telegraphic instructions from the Commander-in-Chief to relieve
the troops from duty. Companies F and G were relieved and proceeded by
train for their home stations in the early afternoon of August 24th. Com-pany
E with station at Concord was relieved from duty at 7 :00 P. M..
August 23d. On account of the opening of other mills on the date on which
the troops left Concord, the Adjutant General deemed it advisable for
Major Faison to remain in Concord, with him, until after the mills had
opened on the following morning in order to see what the situation would
then be.
(Signed) J. Van B. Metts,
Brigadier General.
JVBMIB
Tjie AnjiiTAAT Gkxekai, 11
RALKKilt. X. ('..
Septcmhcr 2J,. 192I.
Fmai The Ad.utant (Jenf.kai..
To: GovEHNOR Cameron Morrison, Commandcr-in-Cliicf, Xorth ('(iro-lina
National Guard.
Subject : Report on tour of special duty of the Adjutant General, xVufjust
31st to September 5th (inclusive),. 1U21, Charlotte and Concord,
N. C.
1. There is submitted herewith rei)ort of tour of special duty of the
Adjutant General at Charlotte and Concord, N. C.. Au.uust .'tlst to September
5th (inclusive), 1921.
2. Pursuant to telephonic orders from the (Governor to the Adjutant
General. 5 :0() P. :\I.. August ;!1. 1921. followed by Special Orders No. 201%,
August 31, 1921, and Special Orders No. 202%. September 1st. 1921, the
Adjutant General proceeded from Raleigh to Charlotte, arriving at destination
10:30 A. M.. Septeml)er 1st. to meet the Governor for a conference with ri'fer-ence
to the unsettled conditions in Cabarrus County on account of strike of
textile workers. The Governor arrived at Charlotte, from Asheville, N. C.
alKtut 2 :00 P. M., same date. The Adjutant General went into conference with
him. which conference embodied the conference with a delegation of citizens
from Concord and lasted the entire afternoon. Directly after this cci.feren<:-e
and upon verbal direction of the Governor, the Adjutant General procfeied to
Concord, having instructions to keep in touch with the situation there and tc
make reports to the Governor thereon. Tlie Adjutant General remained in
Concord until September 5th, during which time the situation did not
necessitate calling for troops. During this period the chief of police
resigned and a new chief was elected by the city administration. The
new chief of police seemed to handle the situation before him.
3. It is believed that the presence of the Adjutant General in Cabarrus
County and the knowledge on the part of all that should it become necessary
troops could be mol)ilized for duty within an hour's time, coupled with the
fact that the new chief of police was displaying much energy in the per-formance
of his duties, had the desired effect of keeping down further
lawlessness.
4. Upon further telephonic direction from the Governor the Adjutant
General left Concord on the morning train September 5th and proceeded
to his home station.
J. Van B. Metis,
(Signed) Brigadier Grw ral.
Greensboro. X. C.
AiKjii.st 21th, 1921.
From : C. O. Second Battalion, 1st N. C. Infantry.
To: Ad.jutant General of North Carolina.
Subject: Strike Duty at Concord, N. C.
1. In compliance with Special Order 190% from your office, dated August
14th, 1921, the undersigned Left for Concord, N. C, at 11 :00 P. M., August
14th, arriving at Concord at 2 :00 A. M., August 15th.
2. Upon arrival in Concord. Company E, under command of Cajit. Kenneth
Caldwell, was found assembled in the armory. Capt. M. G. Caldwell, C. O.,
Company F. at Charlotte. N. C, was immetliately called upon the phone
and ordered to report with his company to Concord. He arrived by motor
truck at 7:00 A. M.. August 16th. Company G of Winston-Salem. N. C,
under the command of Capt. Ben H. Gray, was called by i)hone and ordered
to report to Kannapol^s, N. C, on August 16th. He arrived by train.
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3. Upon arrival in Concord the undersigned found tliat tliere were nine
cotton mills in the city, only two of which were in operation. These two mills
were being picketed by strikers. Troops were immediately thrown around
the two mills in question. Company E guarding the Locke Mill, and Com-pany
F guarding the Young-Hartsell Mill. The strikers around these two
mills were in an ugly humor and were attempting to prevent non-strikers
from going to work. They did this by physical violence in some cases,
and also by hooting and .leering those who attempted to go in the mills.
4. My instructions to the troops w^ere to allow no interference with the
people who w^inted to go to work, and to see that the strikers around the
mills were kept moving. This was done.
5. Upon the arrival of Company G at Kannapolis on August 16th. a
guard was thrown around the Kannapolis ^Nlill. and with the same instruc-tions
that were given the Company in Concord.
6. On August 17th, the Cannon Mill in Kannapolis and the Brancord.
Cabarrus and Cannon Mills in Concord, were also open. On the Monday
following all the other mills in Concord with the exception of two were open.
7. During our stay in Concord and Kannapolis there were eight arrests
made for minor offenses. All of these arrested were later released. Tliere
was however one arrest made of a civilian who gave some wine to a soldier
which almost caused the soldier's death. This prisoner is now in the
Cabarrus County jail awaiting trial.
8. The mill owners of Concord and Kannapolis, N. C, as well as Mr.
Jas. Barrett, head of the State Federation of Labor, did all in their power
to help clear the strike situation up in Concord. Troops were treated
well by all concerned, and there were no reports that the soldiers abused
their powers while on duty there.
9. Memorandum reports from the three company commanders covering
their activities in Concord and Kannapolis are attached hereto.
10. Troops were withdrawn from Concord and Kannapolis on August
2od. The undersigned, however, remained over until the 24th, in order to
see how^ the situation would be without troops. Things were quiet on that
morning and it is thought that the situation in Concord will gradually
clear up.
(Signed) R. R. Faisox,
Major Commandinfi 2n(J Itaffdlifm Ut X. C. Inf.
RRF :GH
New Bern. X. C.
Dcccmher 20, 1922.
Subject : Report of Duty.
To : The Adjutant General.
1. In compliance with S. O. No. 513%, the commanding officer of Battery.
D, 117th F. A.. N. C. N. G., assembled the battery for guard duty in the
city of New Bern. The commanding offlcer reported to the mayor of
New Bern. Guard was mounted and post fixed. The guards remained on
duty as "guards," "patrolmen" and "watchmen." Numerous arrests were
made, and all assistance possible given by the men to the city police. No
accident of any nature occurred during the duty of the battery. The
morale of the men in the battery was good at all times, they worked hard and
willingly ; even though they were not equipped with clothing suitable for
guard duty, they never complained of any task assigned them. The moral
effect of their being on duty even though they were not equipped with arms
or ammunition, was very gratifying to the citizens of New Bern.
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2. Tlie fonniKiiKliiii,' oMifer intended iill meetiiijis of the Ccntml Coinmiltee
aiul offered niiy assistance possihU' from the battery. The e'jniniandiiig
ottieer was given in charge the sanitary conditions of the city nnder Major
Irvin. U. S. A., and the work starteil then is being continued by a regular
sanitary officer of the U. S. Army. S. O. No. ^1^V2 were carried out in every
detail, being always governed by the laws and regulatimis of the Xoi'th
Carolina National Guard.
3. Private Rudolph Daniels, while on dut.w was taken with an acute attack
of appendicitis. On verbal order of the Adjutant General Private Daniels
was placed under the care of Dr. R. D. V. Jones. .
4. In compliance with S. O. No. 534 the Battery was relieved from
duty. The commanding officer so reported this to the may<u- of New r.ern
and relieved the l)attery of further guard duty.
(Signed) A. T. Willis.
Cdlifahi Battrnj "/>." mth F. A., X. C. X. G.
COMPANY ?^I. IUOtii INFANTRY
Wilson. N. C.
October 21st, 1922.
To: The Ad.iutaxt General. N. C.
Subject : Report of guard duty performed by Company M. 120th Inf.. by
order of Governor, October 20th, 1922.
1. On October 20fh, 1922, Company M, 120th Inl'antry, was ordered out
for the purpose of guarding the Wilson County jail against an anticipated
attack by mob to remove three negroes being held for murder.
2. At about 8 :45 P. M. proper outposts were stationed at various points
to gather information of any kind with reference to an attack.
3. Four machine guns were mounted at points of vantage in vicinity of jail
covering all approaches.
4. All sentries were armed with pistol and ammunition.
5. The guard worked in three reliefs and were posted and relieved at
proper intervals. All men not on posts were held in readiness at all times
in armory just across street from county jail, during which time were
instructed in riot duty and guard duty.
6. At 7 :00 A.M.. October 21st. 1922. the company was relieved from duty
by order of the sheriff.
(Signed) James C. Dempsey.
Capt. Cotndy. Co. M, 120th Inf.
COMPANi' E, 120th INFANTRY
Rockingham. N. C
Jul!/ 21). 1922.
To: The Adjutant General, Raleigh, N. C.
Subject : Report on condition and duties of Company E, 120th Infantry.
I. This organization upon receipt of orders entrained at Camp Glenn,
N. C, July ISth, 1922, and detrained at Rockingham, N. C, July 19th. 1922,
at 11 :45 A. M. The C. O. reported to the mayor of this place and then
pitched camp near the center of the town in a well drained and healthy
location. Guards were estalilished around camp and i)aggage car. where
some company equipment is left to facilitate speedy movement.
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2. Men and officers of this command have heeu instvucted in a thoroufih
manner as to their position here, the advisability of keeping on nentral
gronnd and taking no sides and taking part in no arguments concerning
the situation. Neat appearance at all times is required and each meml-.er
of the company is on his guard at all times that no act of his is such that
might cause criticism from either faction of the townsfolk. Since being
at this station there have been no drunks, no disorderly conduct and the
undersigned can safely say that the soldiering has improved greatly and
that the company is now in better all around shape than at any time
prior to this.
3. On July 20, under orders from the Adjutant (Jeneral's Department, Lieut.
Charles N. Alston and twenty-tive enlisted men of this command moved
by trucks to Aberdeen, N. C. and carried ' ut all instructions contained in
'S. O. 309. A. G. O.. N. C, July 20. 1922. These troops are quartered in an
old tobacco warehouse near the Aberdeen station and have sufficient guards
to protect their property. Frequently visits to this detachment are made
by the C. O. of Co. E. and constructive criticism is given when needed.
Telephone connections are estal)lished between these outfits and in event
of important orders quick connection can be made.
4. The instruction given here and at Aberdeen is of the character that
will likely be of help in case of call for riot duty and your head(iuarters
may feel assured that this organization will be ready for any type of work
that it may be called to execute. TTie morale of the company is excellent
and the training the men receive is of sufficient length to keep them in the
best of condition.
5. Enclosed is list of calls now in effect. Any correction or suggestion that
the Adjutant General maj- see fit to make will be acted upon promptly.
(Signed) Kenxeth E. Caldwell.
Capf. l.iOih Inf.
Raleigh, N. C,
August ',. 1922.
Subject : Report of tour of duty at Rocky :Mount. N. C. from July 20. to
August 2, 1922, both inclusive.
To
:
The Adjl-^tant General. Raleigh, N. C.
1. Pursuant to S. O. No. 307, A. G. O., N. C, July_2Qi_1922. I proceeded
from Raleigh, N. C. to Rocky Mount, N. C. on Thursday. July 20, leaving
Raleigh l)y train at 12 :30 P. M. and arriving at South Rocky Mount at 4 :00
P. M. I was met there by Chief of Police Hedgepeth, Mayor C. L. Gay and Mr.
W. L. Thorp, prosecuting attorney in the City Recorder's Court, all of
Rocky Mount. Battery A, 117th Field Artillery, with four officers and forty-one
men, Capt Michaux commanding, and Company A. 120th Infantry, with
three officers and fifty-two men, Capt. Copeland commanding, had arrived
at Rocky iNIount by special train from Goldsboro and Wilson at 2 :30 P. M.
The commanding officers of these organizations had reported to Chief of
Police Hedgepeth and Mayor Gay of Rocky Mount, and Sheriff Cromwell
of Edgecombe County. The organizations were in tine condition. Imme-diately
after my arrival. I re(iuested a conference with Chief of Police Hedge-peth.
Mayor Gay. Sheriff Cromwell of Edgecoml)e County and Sheriff Thomas
of Nash County. This conference was had about 4:15, but Sheriff Thomas had
not arrived. It was the consensus of opinion of these officials that an
emergency did not then exist which had gotten beyond the control of the civil
authorities and that the immediate employment of troops was not necessary.
2. Pursuant to S. O. No. 309^4, A. G. O., N. C, July 22, 1922, Battery A,
117th Field Artillery, was relieved from duty at Rocky Mount by Company F,
The Ad.htant Genekai, 15
120tii Infantry. Company F, ll'Otli Infantry, with three olUcers and tifty-six
men, Capt. Melvin (i. Caldwell eonnnandlng. arrived at Rocky Mount at
4:00 P. M.. July 24. 1J)22 and reported for duty. Tursuant to S. O. Xo.
o(H>i.j. A. a. ().. N. (".. July 22. 11>22, one section (two machine jiuns
)
and one cook. Compan.v I ), 12()th Infantry, with ouc oliicer and nineteen
men. Second Lieutenant J. B. Cole commanding, arrived at Rocky Mount
at 4:00 P. M.. July 24. 1022. I5attery A, 117th Field Artillery, was relieved
from duty after the arrival of Companies I) and F and returned to (ioldshoro.
leavinjr Rocky Mount at 7:15 I'. M., July 24, 1922.
8. Serjieant Ren Bradsher and four men from the Medical Detachment
at Graham arrived at 11:80 P. M.. July 29. 1922.
4. After m.v arrival on July 20. 1922, I inspected several warelunises and
selected the Tobacco Planters Warehouse as the most suitable place in
which to quarter the troops. This warehouse was large and spacious and
afforded suitable accommodations. Braswell Park was located .just across the
street, in which there was being constructed by the town of Rocky Mount
a swimming pool with adjoining shower baths and toilet facilities. These
were placed at the disposal of the troops. A wash trough was considered
necessary and this was immediately provided. The park above referred
to furnished space fcr drill instructLon. Tlie arrangements made for
(luartering the troops, with the other facilities needed for their comfort,
were considered entirely adequate and the men were made very comfortable.
5. Each compan.v handled its own mess through the purchase of necessary
supplies from the local market, and cooked on their own field ranges. The
detachment from Company D. 120th Infantr.v, was attached to Company A,
12()th Infantry, upon arrival for rations, and the Medical Detachment upon
arrival was also attached to Compan.v A. The mess sergeants and cooks
were very diligent in providing sufhcient quantities of food, with' varied
diet, and the men seemed very well pleased. The waste from the kitchens
was exceedingly small and from the best information obtainable, the
average cost of the ration will not exceed 60 cents. This is considered
exceptit)nally reasonable iinder the conditions, as piirchases were made
from day to day, and every effort was made to prevent an accumulation
of supplies in the event an order relieving troops from duty should be
received. Ice boxes were constructed and had just been completed when
the order relieving the troops from duty was received about 12 :30 P. M.,
August 2, 1922. One ice box was sold to Company F for $5.00 and the
other to Company A for $5.00. The wash trough was sold to Company F for
$15.00. The prices at which these articles were sold are, of course, less than
the cost prices, but it was deemed advisable to make the sale on these terms
and get something for these articles, rather than to leave them there and get
nothing.
6. The weather during the day was intensely hot and the nights during the
first part cool and pleasant, but during the last four or five days these were
very hot. Five hours' daily instruction was given ; three hours in the
morning and two hours in the afternoon. This instruction covered physical
exercise, bayonet exercise, school of the soldier, squad, platoon and com-pany,
and squad, platoon and company in extended order, and special
instruction in riot duty, including formations for clearing streets and handling
and dispersing mobs or crowds. The officers were deeply interested :n their
instruction and the units showed marked improvement during their
tour of duty. An interior guard was maintained around the warehouse at
all times and ample opportunity for instruction in this character of duty
was afforded and full advantage taken to instruct the men individually.
7. Tlie conduct of all men was most exemplary from every standpoint.
Several complaints were made about things alleged to have been done by
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troops and each of these comphiiuts was thoroujihly investigated. "The
investigations revealed that tlae complaints were very greatly exaggerated,
and in most instances nothing at all had been committed by the troops.
Troops were held in rather strict seclusion, not permitted to wander or
loiter about the streets, and were permitted to go v;p town only in small groups
in charge of a noncommissioned officer. As a whole, this requirement was
very carefully and strictly observed. No opportunity was afforded for recreatinn
but in spite of this the men were in splendid spirits and seemed to appre-ciate
the necessity for being kept well in hand to respond immediately to
any emergenc.v. No evidence of the use of intoxicating liquors by an.v
members of the command could be discovered by any of the officers, and as
far as can be ascertained, no member of the command took intoxicating
liqiors at all. Many temptations to do this confronted the men but all
of them were resisted, the men themselves realizing that they should keep
themselves in the best possible condition to perform their duties.
S. TTie health of the troops was good at all times, and very good toward
the close of the tour. Private Snell, Company F, 120th Infantry, developed
bronchial pneumonia immediately after arrival of his Company and was
sent to Park View Hospital. He responded immediately to treatment
and was discharged from the hospital on Saturday, July 29th, in very
good condition. Corporal Parrish, Company A, 120th Infantry, developed
appendicitis and was operated on at Park View Hospital Saturday afternoon.
July 29th. He was reported as doing splendidly, and if his condition im-proves,
he can be discharged from the hospital on Monday. August 7th.
The services of Dr. C. T. Smith, a local physician, were engaged, and Dr.
Smith regularly attended sick call at 8 :00 o'clock each morning and re-sponded
to calls at other times when his services were considered necessary.
This arrangement proved most satisfactory and less expensive to the State
than the detail of a National Guard medical officer would have been.
/ 9. The civil authorities considered the emi)loyment of troops necessary
/ upon arrival, but after a conference in which the views of the Governor
I were clearly expressed, they concluded that the situation did not warrant
\ the immediate employment. The responsibilit.v was placed upon the civil
authorities to take evei'y possible precaution and step necessary to handle the
situation without resorting to the use of troops. It is believed that the
civil authorities appreciated their responsibility and did everything possi-fhle
to this end. The Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company engaged the
/ services of approximately one hundred men who were examined T)S to their
/ fitness for special policemen by the local avithorities, and were then sworn
I in by the mayor. These men were paid by the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
Company but were placed under the jurisdiction and orders of the mayor
and chief of police, and were stationed inside of the fence constructed ).y the
Company around the Emerson Shops for the protection of the Company's
proi)erty and its emplo.vees working there. No reports of disorder of any "I
' kind or character, or any acts of violence were received during our tour_J
of duty. It was the consensus of opinion of the civil authorities and the
leading citizens of Rocky Mount that disorder and acts of violence were
averted by the arrival of troops and that the presence of troops, together
with the temporary injunction issued by Honorable H. G. Connor, United
States District Judge for the Eastern District of North Carolina, acted as
restraining influences and averted what might have become a most serious
situation. The civil authorities were deeply appreciative and rendered
every possible service to make the troops comfortable and their tour of duty
as agreeable as circumstances would permit. A large truck was furnished
and kept at the warehouse at all times for use as the commanding officer of
troops might desire. A Ford touring car was placed at the disposal of the
commanding officer of troojis for his personal use.
TiiK AojiTAXT (ie.\p:r.\l 1'
10. The (•ouuuaiKliiij: dltii-rr. tofictluT with otlu'r otlicfrs, made fre(HU'iit
visits to the shops for purposes of personal roconnoissaiK-e and to keep in
chise toucli with the situation, and were accorded every possible courtesy
and consideration by both civil authorities and railroad oUicials. The
(iovernor's procJaniation was widely distributed and had a most desirable
effect. Tlie coinniandius otticer was accorde<l the privilege of talking
to the executive connnittee of the striking shopmen at - :.S0 1'. ]M. July "Jlst,
in which talk the oliservance of law and order was urjred and the cocipera-tion
of the striking shopmen solicited to this end. The remarks were ba.sed
upon the Concord speech of (Jovernor Morrison. An invitation to address
a gathering of shopmen and .sympathizoi's on Sunday afternoon. July 22d,
was extended but this invitation w^as declined.
11. The sheriffs of Xash and Edgecombe counties had one deputy each
in Rocky Mount.
I'J. Tlie orders from the AdJTitant (ieneral were received at 1L!:."!(I P.M..
August 2. 19'2'2, relieving troops from duty and ordering them to their
home stations for dismissal. The Atlantic Coast Lhie Railroad Company
furnished equipment for traveling, consisting of tw^o baggage cars and five
passenger coaches. Three passenger coaches only were furnished to start
with, but Mr. Hawkins, general superintendent of motive power, informed
the c-ommanding otticer over long distance phone from Wilmington that
live coaches had been ordered, and when the request for five coaches was
communicated to Mr. Newell, the request was complied with. Tlie train
left Rocky ilount at 4 :30 P. M. and could have left much sooner but for the
inability of the railroad company to have engine and crew ready. At
South R^)cky Mount the train was iced and watered, and one baggage car
found unsafe, necessitating the transfer of the baggage from this car to
another, and causing a delay in the departure of the train from Simth Rocky
Mount until n :22 P. M. Upon arrival at Selma, a delay of only three or
four minutes occurred when engine and crew were changed. The men were
comfortably situated on this train and should have arrived at their home
stations in as good shape as the circumstances of the tri]) would permit.
(Signed) J. H. Manxixg.
Liciitcnaiit Coh/iicl. 120ih liifaiitrti. Coiniuditding.
HEADQUARTERS. 12(iTH INFANTRY
North Carolixa Natioxal Guard
Graham. X. C.
Scpteiuhcr Sth. 1922.
Subject: Report on duty at Salisbury and Spencer.
To
:
Thk Adjutaxt General, Raleigh, N. C.
1. Complying with G. O. No. 349, A. G. O. August lOth, 1022, paragraph 4.
I am lierewith sul»mitting the following report
:
I proceeded to Salisbury on the morning of Aiigust 19th by way of auto-mobile
after having been instructed to do so by ph<ine conversation with th?
Adjutant General's ottice. 1 reached Salisbury at 4 :()() P. M., and immediately
reported to the sheriff of Rowan County. The sheriff had no information
as to movement of troops to the county. We immediately called up the mayor
of Salisltury: he had received n(» information as to troops cmiing to Rowan
County. I immediately took up with these two otticials a camp site. Up to
this hour no troops had arrived. After having looked over the County Fair
(irounds. I decided tliis place was well suited, as water and lights would be
(luickl.v gotten, and there was room for troop instruction also. So I im-
Adj.—
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mediately decided to locate the camp at this site. I got in touch with the
proper officials of the county and made arrangements to get water and light
connections, which was put into operation in very short order.
After having made the proper camping arrangements. I immediately went
to the Southern station at Salisbury, and found that the special train with
. companies from Concord and Charlotte had just arrived. I made arrange-ments
with railway officials to take the trains out to the fair grounds, sav-ing
about two miles of hauling and marching.
All troops were in camp by 12 :00 P.M., spending the first night in the
fair ground buildings. Sunday morning tents were pitched, and by noon
Camp Morrison was complete, with latrines dug, shower baths complete,
lights sufficient, canteen running, kitchens in splendid order.
Foo<l arrangements were a bit off the first two days on account of not
being alile to get supplies on Sunday, but by noon Monday the Supply Officer.
Lieut. Wilfong. had called in all the heads of the wholesale houses of Salis-bury
and arrangements were made for feeding the troops. I instructed the
Suppl.v Officer that 60 cents would be limit per day per man, and to cut this
figure down as much as possible.
A regular drill schedule was gotten out, regular camp calls were published.
The following companies were on duty with an approximate total strength
of 550 offic-ers and men
:
A Co.
D Co.
E Co.
F Co.
G Co.
K Co.
E Troop
G Troop.
Medical Detachment.
2. Sunday morning the 20th. I took all the company commanders to Spencer
for a P. R., also to call upon the Southern Railway officials and also Mr.
Ellis, president of the State Federation of Labor. The P. R. proved very
beneficial, points of advantages were located, machine gun positions were
selected, the water main located, the coal chute and other places of interest
were carefully looked into. Tlie streets of Spencer were studied, also the
important buildings of the city.
H. Monday the 21st became a very tense and exciting day with the strikers
;
a street fight came near resulting in a riot. The air became charged with
excitement, and towards night there were threatening rumors of the strikers
lynching one Mr. Sloop, of the United States Postal Service, Mr. Sloop
having caused the trouble on the streets of Salisbury in the morning by
knocking down one Mr. Jamison, a very strong sympathizer of the f?trikers.
This information came to several of the most important citizens of Salislmry,
including the mayor, the .sheriff, the chief of police. With these rumors
seeming very sound, I oi-dered Co. A, and 2 guns of the Machine Gun com-pany
to take positions around the city postoffice, where Mr. Sloop was for
the night. No one was allowed in the danger zone during the night.
About 6:30 P. M., I was standing in front of the postoffice watching the
soldiers take their positions, when Mr. Ellis, president of the State Federa-tion
of Labor, came up to me and voluntarily made this remark : "Colonel
Scott, the situation in Spencer looks mighty bad to me ; I fear trouble to-night."
I thought this sufficient information to order troops into the Spencer
shops to avoid any trouble that might take place. I Immediately ordered
Ck)'s. E, G and 2 guns from D Co., and Troops E and G into the shops of
Spencer, also I ordered Co. F to patrol the Southern Railway Station in
The Adjutant General 19
Salisbury with a strong patrol at the county courthoTise. I ordered K Co.
to iiuard the <_amp site with all the company property of the various com-panies.
The niiiht passed off without any incident to report, everything;- was quiet;
the soldiers' appearance on the seene seemed to put a very quietinj,' effect upon
the i-itizens and strikers. Tuesday nu)rnins at 6 o'clock I ordered Company
A hack to Camp Morrison. Mr. R. E. Simpson, general superintendent )f
the Southern Railway, came to see me about i) :()0 .\..M.. asking a confer-ence
between the officials of the Southern and the Big 4 and myself. This
conference was arranged at 10 :00 A. M. Major Bowman and Captain Silver
accompanied me. The conference resulted in the withdrawal of the troops
fr(mi the Spencer shops, but not until both parties, strikers and officials, had
agreed to shoidder the responsibility of upholding the law, to see that neither
life nor property was destro.ved.
The quick movement of the troops into Spencer and their splendid con-duct
had a very (piieting effect upon the people of Spencer.
One company was kept in Salisbury, with a strong patrol at the Southern
Railway Station, the courthouse and the postoffice; 2 machine guns were
kept in position at the postoffice, with a truck near at hand to move them
to places of disorder. Nothing of importance happened during this tour of
duty. The unlawful picketing at the station was stoppetl, and the place was
again normal with the exception of the presence of troops patroling. The
effect of troops constantly on duty had a splendid effect upon the citizens.
Each company was on duty in Salisbury for 24 hours. This instruction was
very valuable, as it created a rivalry among the organizations.
Major Faison, who was working among the strikers in civilian clothes,
reported their movements to me 3 times out of the 24 hours a day. I kept
in constant touch with them. I visited the shops, the points of interest,
three or more times during the 24 hours per day. My plan was to get the
information of any trouble that might happen and to be on hand before it
actually happened, thus avoid bloodshed and destruction of property, since
the presence of troops always put a very quieting effect upon the strikers.
Major Faison reported that strikers on picket duty were going to shoot
up negroes going to work in shops on the morning of the 30th. He got
his information very straight. With this information in hand, and not want-ing
any loss of life to occur. I ordered a troop of cavalry to be on the scene
at the time the shooting was reported to take place. The presence of the
troops had the quieting effect, nothing happened other than finding two
loaded shot guns in the possession of the striker pickets. The strikers re-ported
to me that the negro workingmen were carrying guns and threatening
them, so in order to satisfy myself I made a similar trip to the Spencer picket
lines on the morning of the 31st. but found no gun "toters" among the work-ing
negroes. I told both negroes and pickets that it was absolutely against
the law to carry guns and that this practice must be stopped. I had the
assurance that this practice would be discontinued.
4. Wednesday afternoon I received orders over phone to withdraw the
troops from Salisbui-y and Camp Morrison and to have them sent to their
various home stations, camp to break Thursday morning the 31st. Accord-ing
to these orders troops broke camp on the morning of the 31st. The
special trains were badly handled out of Spencer, same remaining in the
Spencer yards from two to four hours.
5. On Wednesday night I had a meeting with prominent citizens of Salis-bury
and the heads of the different crafts to iron out gun "toting" and law-lessness.
This meeting proved to be a very satisfactory one. Representatives
of the Southern Railway were present also at this meeting. I received the
assurance from the craft lieads and the Southern otficials that they would
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do all in tlieir power to uphold the law. and to strictly comply with the
Governor's proclamation. I then told them that the troops would move (lut
of Rowan County the next morning, the 31st.
6. The health of the troops was tine during their tour <if duty. The sani-tation
of the camp was good. The morale of the men was most excellent.
Their desire to make good was splendid, and they wanted to impress the
State of North Carolina that they could be depended upon, no matter how
serious the situation was.
7. I wish to express my entire satisfaction with the conduct of the otiicers
and men. The.v showed splendid spirit, and I was proud to command such
a body of troops. Especially do I wish to compliment the conduct of the
cavalry troops. Their service was most valual)h'.
(Signed) Don E. Scott.
Colonel nOfli lufdutrii.
Command iiig.
COMPANY E, 120th INFANTRY
Concord, North Carolina
Report to the Adjutant Genekai. on Rockingham, N. C, Duty
(July 18th to August 3d, 1922)
In accordance with S. O. 302, A. G. O., N. C, July is. 1922. Company E.
120th Inf. entrained at Camp (ilenn, N. C, July 18th, 1922, and arrived at
Rockingham. N. C, 9 :no A. M., July 19th, 1922. Three otiicers and 84 enlisted
men.
Camp was established in a grove near center of town, and water and lights
were provided this date. Guards were established immediately upon arrival
and no civilians were allowed to enter camji zone. All surplus proiierty was
stored in box car on railroad siding and was under guard at all times. This
to facilitate speedy movement in event of orders to proceed to trouble /.one.
All men were cautioned concerning the seriousness of the strike and orders
prohibiting discussion of the situation were given; also the necessity of be-ing
soldierly in manner and appearance at all times was stressed.
On July 20th, Lieut. Charles N. Alston, one sergeant, three corporals and
twenty-one privates were, in accordance with telegraphic instruction from
the Adjutant (ieneral, ordered to Aberdeen, N. C. This detachment moved
l)y truck and arrived at destination at 11 :00 A. M., this date, taking up
quarters in an old tobacco warehouse on the outskirts of this town. Guards
were established. The C. (X. Co. E. had telephones installed at headquarters
of this place and also at Rockingham, so in this way kept in touch with the
Alserdeen detachment at all times. The Company Commander also visited
this detached group each day.
All members of this company while on this duty were kept closely con-fined
within the company area, only small groups being allowed to visit
Rockingham or Aberdeen, and these gioups were always in charge of a
N. C. O.
In addition to the guard duty the company had instruction in many sub-jects
that would be of benefit to them. A regular schedule of work was pre-scribed
and the officers and men )>enetited greatly l)y their stay at this place.
This company was ordered to home station August 2d, 1922.
(Signed) Kenneth E. Caldwell,
Captain 120th Infantry.
The Ad.htaxt General 21
("OMTAW (". 12()TJi IXFAXTRY
North Cakoi.i.xa National Guard
Henderson, N. C,
April 20, 1923.
Sulijt'ct: Kei)()rt of Special Duty, rouipniiy 'C," Raleigh. N. ('., 1022.
To: TiiK An.iUTANT (Jenekal. Rai.kkih, N. C.
1. While tiriiii;- on raiijie at ("aiiip (Jleiiii. N. C. ou July liHh. 1922. this
r(HU]::iiiy reeeived verlial orders from (\ ().. 120th Infantry, (letailinji- them on
special duty in lialeish, N. C, as aid to the civil authorities in connection
with the railroad strike then in progress. Entrainuient was effected by 5:1")
r.M.. and the company arrived in Kaleisli at l:(i() A.M.. and spent the rest
of the niyht in the armory of the Service Company 120th Inf. Tlie next morn-ing
(July 20th. 1922) encampment was made in I'uUen Park, southern suburbs
of Kaleijjh. Men who had been absent from annual encampment were ordered
to join company immediately.
2. Strength of conii)any while on this duty was as follows:
Officers Men
July 19. 1922 2 &4
20. " 2 69
21. " 2 68
22. " 2 66
23. " 2 66
24. " 2 66
125. " 2 65
26. " 2 64
27. " 2 53
25. " 2 53
29. " 2 53
30. " 2 53
31. " 2 52
August 1. 1922 2 52
2, " 2 52
3. The company was very fortunate in having at its disposal the parade
ground and athletic field of the North Carolina State College for drills and
instruction drills, and maneuvers were conducted daily for two hours in
morning and one and one-half hours in afternoon, which proved very bene-ticial
to the discipline and bearing of the company.
No active service in connection with the railroad strike w^as required,
the company being held in reserve for duty in any disorder or emergency
beyond control of civil authorities and special guards.
4. Conduct of enlisted men was excellent, minor cases of infractions of
discipline being dealt with by company punishment such as continement to
company street, etc. The company twice had the honor of visits of inspec-tion
frcmi Governor Cameron Morrison, and like inspection visits were made
by Adjutant (General Metts, Major Gordon Smith, and Major B. F. Kistine.
Instructor, almost daily. Entrained for home station August 2d. 1922. at
()::;o p. M.
. (Signed) James C. Cooper,
Captain 120th Infantri/.
REPORT OF U. S. PROPERTY AND DISBURSING
OFFICER, 1921-1922
December 31st. 1922.
Subject: Report January 1st, 1921 to December 31st, 1922.
To : The Adjutant General.
1. The past two years have been periods of considerable activity for this
office and during this time a large number of organizations of the North
Carolina National Guard have been equipped and supplied under my direc-tion.
As a rule all units are completely equipped, and in instances where
such is not the case the cause may be attribxited to changes in tables of al-lowances
since initial requisitions were submitted and failure of unit com-manders
to requisition for required articles. There is a complete record in
my office at all times showing the exact equipment that is in the hands of
each unit and the total money value of such property amounts to many
thousands of dollars. An effort is made to keep all organizations fully
equipped with serviceable articles and in the prescribed quantities. During
the past year much property worn out has been surveyed and replaced.
Within the past few months a complete physical check has been made of
all Federal property in the hands of the Guard, and as a whole it is well
cared for and is afforded ample protection. As was to be expected there
were shortages, mainly clothing and small arms, and noticeably so where
men had been allowed to take the property home, which is contrary to regu-lations
now in force. Most units allowed no property to be taken from
armories (except raincoats on rainy drill nights) and these units were short
equipment to a small degree. In visiting the organizations it was noted that
a fine effort is being made to keep property in storerooms and lockers in
an orderly manner and many of our organizations would do cretlit to any
state. In the opinion of the undersigned the property problem is the greatest
that is confronted b.v a National Guard unit commander and it would appear
to be a sound plan to inaugurate an annual dropping allowance which would
take care of small shortages which will occur even in the best organizations
and under the most favorable conditions. For the past year or so an effort
has been made to have the War Department increase the allowance of cot-ton
breeches to two pair per man and recently this has been done. Tlie
result will be that a much better appearance will be made in camp and
at home stations. It seems that it would be desirable to issue socks to mem-bers
of the National Guard. At present many men go to camp and wear
silk or other light socks with army shoes, which have hot been broken in
in a great many cases, and the result is that these men are on sick report
and not available for duty for several days. Service caps will be issued
within the next few months by the War Department and this will go a long
way towards helping the men in putting up a neater appearance.
The various War Department agencies have cooperated with and helped
this office in a most commendable way during the period covered—though
taxed with a large volume of work and handicapped through lack of clerical
assistance the supply depots have responded promptly to all demands made
upon them in filling requisitions.
2. The State Arsenal now occupied is well located and adequate for the
storage and protection of such property as is kept in Raleigh. Practically
all ammunition is kept at Camp Glenn in suitable warehouses for the reason
that it is required for use there on the State Rifle Range and the fire regula-tions
of Raleigh prevent the storing of it in the city except in small quantities.
Only a small quantity of other property is stored in the Arsenal in view of
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tbo fac-t that oi-fianizatioiis aiv suitiilicd dirt'ct from the varioiis su[)iily ih'-
pots of the army.
;?. Duriufi the years 1021 and 11»22 I have disbiirsed close to .$200,()(M).(Ml as
is shown l»y the foUowinj; statement
:
Receipts and Disbursements. January 1st to December 31st, 1921
receipts
Appropriation "Arminf--. Eiinippinj; and Traininj; National (Juard."
Balance .Tanuary 1st, 1921 $ 4.i::;!.<)4
War warrants 101.010.14
$105,143.18
DISBURSEMENTS
Appropriation "Arming, E(inippinj>; and Trainlnji National (iuard."
Sub Appropriation
:
Expenses, Camps of Instruction $ 55,780.20
Compensation of help and care of material, animals and equipment 19.667.50
Expenses selected officers and enlisted men military service schools 3,395.19
Procurement of forage, bedding, etc., for horses 2.109.97
Expenses, Sergeant Instructors 826.34
Pay. United States Property and Disbursing Officer 791.65
Travel. Federal officers and noncommissioned officers on visits of
instruction 749.87
General expenses, equipment and instruction 221.55
Rent of office. Instructor 125.00
Arms, uniforms and equipment, for field service 40.00
Transportation of supplies 8.00
Travel of Federal officers and noncommissioned officers changing
.station 6.86
Deposit with Treasurer United States, unexpended balance 17..322..33
Balance, December 31st, 1921 4,098.72
$105,143.18
Receipts and Disbursements January 1st to December 31st, 1922
receipts
Appropriation "Arming, Equipping and Training National Guard."
Balance. January 1st. 1922 $ 4,098.72
War warrants 108.210.52
$112,309.24
• DISBURSEMENTS
Appropriation "Arming, Equipping and Training National Guard."
Sub Appropriation
:
Expenses, Camps of Instruction $ 65.985.85
Procurement of forage, bedding etc., for horses 1,759.15
Travel of Federal officers and noncommissioned officers on visits
of instruction 169.96
Expenses selected officers and enlisted men military service schools 2.9S3.37
Compensation of help for care of material, animals and equipment 19,347.32
Pay United States Property and Disbursing Officer 985.40
Expenses, Sergeant Instructors 2,523.49
Office rent. Instructors 386.00
Transportation of supplies 10.40
General expenses, equipment and instruction 492.64
Deposit with Treasurer United States, unexpended balance 1.32.5.00
Balance, December 31st, 1922 16..340.75
$112,309.24
2i Biennial Report
Many difficulties were eiieonntered in paying officers and men for duty
at camps of instruction through lack of information covering interpretation
of the new pay laws enacted by Congress. My accounts have had many
suspensions, but up to the present time they have been satisfactorily explained
and most of them removed by the General Accounting Office, Washington.
Of the total amount expended during the past two years practically no re-fundments
will be necessary and it is doubted if any state has any better
record than North Carolina in this respect.
4. The duties of the United States Property and Disbursing Officer are
constantly increasing, and in addition to the duties listed in my former report
other functions are being placed upon the office.
5. Grateful acknowledgment is made of faithful and efficient assistance
rendered me by Lieut. Charles Barden, Q. M. C, and Mr. J. F. Mitchell,
A. G. D., in the conduct of my office.
Gordon Smith,
(Signed) Major, N. C. N. G.
United States Propertu and Dist)n7'sing Offleer.
REPORT OF STATE PROPERTY AND DISBURSING
OFFICER
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AUDIT
J. J. Bernard
Certified Public Accountant
Member State Board of Accountancy
Raleigh, N. C.
March 16, 1921.
General J. Van B. Metts,
Adjutant General of North Carolina.
My Dear Sir :
In accordance with your instructions, I went to Henderson, N. C, on March
1, 1921, and audited the boolss and vouchers of General Francis A.
Macon, State Property & Disbursing Ofiicer for a period beginning Decem-ber
1, 1920, and ending February 28, 1921. and submit the following
report as a result of said audit
:
At the conclusion of my audit I found the following balances
:
General Fund, $3,908.08; Special Fund. $1,559.63; Total, $5,467.71.
A check for this amount was turned over to me made payable to the Adju-tant
General of North Carolina, same being turned over to you on my return
from Henderson.
During my examination every courtesy was rendei'ed me and^ every
facility given to secure the information desired. The books were neatly
and accurately kept and the vouchers and orders systematically filed.
Respectfully submitted,
(Signed) J. J. Bernard,
Certified Puhlic Accountant.
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From: The Inspector General.
To: The Adjutant General.
Snl).j('(t : lv('i""'f "f Annual Inspection.
1. I licti' t" submit lu'i-ewitli report of annual inspection of tlie units
of the National (Juard. wliicli inspection I made pursuant to tlie provisions
of Special Orders No. 501/.. Adjutant General's Office, INIarcli 5th. 11)121. I
accompanied Col. Frederic R. l>a.v. Infantry. IT. S. A., on tliis inspection.
(Signed) T. C. Guthrie. .Tr.,
Mdjor inid hispcttor dciicfdl.
Company C, First Infantry. N. C. National Guard
Thi.s company is stationed at Plymouth. N. C. a town with a p^pularion
of possibly three thousand people. The inspection was made on ^larch
Sth. 1J)21.
Upon my arrival in the town I inquired from a number of the sul stantial
citizens of the town how the people felt in regard to the military c!)mpany.
I was informed that public sentiment was very much in favor of having
a strong military organization in the town. I found that the company
had ten or fifteen honorary members enrolled in addition to the regular
members of the organization. Thes(> honorary members represent the
best people in the communit.v. I found that the c-ompany received an income
of about $150.00 per yeai' from the county and that the county had also
donated the use of the basement of the courthouse for an armory. I do
not think that thei'e is sufficient space in this basement for an armory, luiv
it is the best place to be obtained in this town. The basement contains
a hall which is sutiicient in size to form the company, but is not large enough
to drill in. There are five medium-sized rooms which the company uses f'r an
office, and a property room., a storage room for ammunition and a locker room.
The office was neat and the furniture was In good condition. The property
room was clean and the property was well arranged in good order and in
good condition on shelves. They also have a room in which ammunition
was stored. Another room used as a locker room and they had almost
completed sixty-five lockers.
I made an examination of the records of the company and found them
well kept and in good order. Tliey seem to have nearly all of the necessary
forms and they were kept well up to date.
The company has the use of a drill ground within the town limits. I
was informed by the officers that they were having erected electric lights
to overhang the ground in order tliat they might have night drills. I think
that when this is done that this drill ground will take the place of lack
of drill space in the armory.
I was informed that a site has been selected for a rifle range on
Albemarle Soiind about seven miles from the tow^n, and that this site
will be donated by the county. It will be possible also for the company to
have gallery practice on the drill ground. The officers informed me that
the.v will begin gallery practice at once.
This compan.v has three officers and 65 enlisted men. The company
commander. Captain Everett, was not present at the inspection. I was
informed that he was away at the Infantry Officers School at Camp Benning,
Ga. Tliere were present at the inspection First Lieutenant C. S. Ausbon and
Second Lieutenant F>en A. Sumner. Tliere were 4S men present. The
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officers are experienced men. Both of them have had previous service.
My impression is that they are capable and efficient officers. The appear-ance
of the men was g-ood. Their clothes were neat, shoes were shined
and altogether the company made a fine appearance. The only criticism
I have to make as to appearance is that one man did not have on a blouse.
The company commander stated that he had been iinable to get the
proper size for him. The discipline of the company was good, general
appearance in neatness good, steadiness in ranks good, school of the soldier
and school of the squad fair, school of the company fair. I think that the
company will improve in drill when they have had more experience and I
suggest that the noncommissioned officers have more instruction. There
is no reason why this fine body of men cannot be made into an efficient
military organization. I was informed by the officers that it will be diffi-cult
to get the full strength of 93 men.
I examined the company fund book and found the proper vouchers and
proper balance on hand.
Second Company C. A. C. N. C. N. G.
This company is stationed at Wilmington, N. C. I inspected it on March
10th, 1921. I found public sentiment very much in favor of the military
organization. The company has an income of .$1,200.00 per year from the
city and county.
This company has a fine armory. They have a building which is ownetl
by the Wilmington Light Infantry Corporation. The armory has two rooms
of sufficient size when used together to form the company in, but the rooms
are not large enough to drill in. They have five or six other rooms which
are used for an office, a property room, a storage room, and a locker room.
The office is well arranged and neat. The property room is equipped with
shelves and all the property is in good condition and properly arranged
on the shelves. The locker room is well equipped with sufficient lockers for
every man in the company to have the use of one. I found the rifles well
cleaned, oiled and in good condition. I examined the company records
and found them well kept.
In the rear of the armory this company has a drill ground sufficient in size
to drill the company on. They have provided electric lights so that they
can have night drills. It is possible for them to have gallery practice
on this drill ground.
This company has been provided with infantry equipment only and has
had no coast artillery instruction.
I found the discipline of this company excellent, general appearance
in neatness excellent. The shoes were well shined and the clothes were
neat. The school of the soldier, the school of squad and the school of the
company were very good. The manual of arms was goo<l. The rifles were
clean and in good condition. With a little more experience this company
should be one of the best organizations in the State.
TTie noncommissioned officers are inexperienced and should have more
instruction.
Sergeant Walters, the instructor from U. S. Army informed me that the
company was having instruction weekly for the noncommissioned officers
and men in drill and care of equipment.
The company commander informed me that .32 more men can be enlisted.
I was particularly impressed with the officers of this company. They
are all men of exiterience and I taink they are capable and efficient.
The strength of this company is three officers and 66 enlisted men..
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Company D, First Infantry. N. C. N. G.
This company is stationed at Durham. N. ('. I inspected the company
on March 11th. 1021. The company has IS mules and five horses, which
they keep in a frame stahle in the city of Durham. The animals appear
to he in good condition and the stable was clean. The building is a
frame building, and is not suited for a stable. I suggest that a better
place be secured as soon as possible.
Public sentiment seems to be in favor of the organization. Tlie city
donates the company $75.(X) per month and the county donates $25.00.
The ai-mory is on the third floor of a business building in the city. They
have a large tloor space whicli furnishes plenty of room in which to drill
the company. The oflic*^ is well kept and neat. The property room is in good
condition and the proiierty is neatly arranged. I was informed by the
company commander that he needed 25 blouses and breeches and 25 hats.
The company is pretty well equipped otherwise. They had four machine
guns which were well cleaned and appeared to be in good condition. The
automatic pistols were inspected and found to be in good condition.
The company records were in good shape. The company has no place
arranged for gallery practice, but they have secured a site on which to
build a rifle range about ^^2 miles from the city.
They have no drill ground, but I was informed that they had the
privilege of drilling on the Trinity College Campus and also on the grounds
of the city schools.
There was on duty with the company at the time of the inspection
two otficers—1st Lieutenant Barboxir and 2d Lieutenant Cole. I was in-formed
that Captain Fowler, the company commander, was absent attend-ing
the school for infanti'y officers at Camp Benning, Ga.. and that 2d
Lieutenant Tandy was absent from the city on account of the death of his
father. The enlisted strength of the company is 55 men. There were
46 men present at the inspection and two officers. The close order drill was
fair. The men were not steady in ranks and the uniforms were not neat.
Some of the men's shoes were not shined. The commands of the officers
and noncommissioned officers were good. Lieutenant Barbour impressed
me as a very snappy officer. The machine gun drill was good. The guns
were taken down and put together and this was explained by the nonccai-missioned
officers to the men. I found sixteen men in the company who
were able to take the guns apart and put them togetlier and name the
different parts.
The company commander has held several schools for the officers. They
have taken up company organization and paper work and general machine
gun instruction. They have also held about ten schools for the men and
noncommissioned officers.
I found the spirit in this company very good. When men were absent from
drill the company commander informed me that he was in the habit of
sending out a sqiiad to In-ing them in. The discipline seems to be good.
Company A, First Infantry. N. C. N. G.
This company is stationed at Burlington. N. C. I inspected this company
March 12th. 1021. Public sentiment seems to be very much in favor of
having a military organization in the town. The income from the city and
county is .$1,500 per year. The company has a large armory of sufficient size
to comfortably drill a company in. The armory is situated in the second story
in a business building in the town. Part of it is partitioned off and is used
as a club room. They have several rooms which are used for an office,
property room and locker room. The property room is neat and well
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arranued with sufficient shelves on which to store the property. The
equipment is in good condition and lias been arranged on the shelves. The
locker room is well kept and they have sufficient lockers to accommodate
all of the enlisted men. The rifles and equipment are in good condition.
The company records were examined and found to be in good sha];e. I
examined the company fund book and found all the necessary vouchers
and a correct statement of the balance in the bank.
This company has kept complete individual records of target practice.
They have no place for gallery practice at present, but have ordered
material and are preparing to have gallery practice inside the armory.
A site for a rifle range can be leased near the city and I am informed
by the company commander that he has made necessary arrangements
to seciire this place.
Tbe company has no drill ground, but the officers state that tliey .-.re
in the habit of drilling on the streets in Burlington.
The officers in this company impressed me as capable and efficient men.
I was particularly impressed with Captain Copeland.
Tliere are two officers on duty with this company and 64 enlisted men.
There were present at the inspection 61 men and two officers. The drill was
fair. I noticed some shoes not shined. Tlie guns were clean and the
uniforms were neat. TTie company was fairly steady in ranks. The
school of the company was very good. The school of squad and the school
of the soldier, fair. The manual of arms was good. The noncommissioned
officers were inexperienced. I was informed by the company commander
that there were four men in the company with more than three years
service and two with more than two years, and that the remaining members
of the company were new men without previous military experience. TTiere
has been no trouble in securing recruits, and the men appear to be interested
in the work. The average attendance at drill has been fifty. The company
commander stated that he conducts his work on the regular trail iiig sched-ule,
and that he has weekly schools for his noncommissioned officers. The
men have had work on the nomenclature of the rifle, bayonet, military
courtesy, interior guard dut.v, school of the soldier, squad, platoon and
company.
With more experience. I think this company will be an efficient organization.
CoiiPAXY 1-5, First Infaxtry, N. (\ X. G.
This cfmipany is stationed at Winston-Salem, X. C I inspected the company
on March 14th, 1921. The armory is only fair. It is an old building and
is located above a meat market. It is large enough to drill in to some
extent. The company has several rooms which are used for an office,
property room, and a locker room. The office was neat and the records
and furniture were all well arranged. The property room has sufficient
shelves upon which to store the property and the equipment in general
was well arranged and in good condition. The company has sufficient
lockers to accommodate the men.
The rifles and equiimient ^^ere clean and in good condition. The company
records were excellent. I wish especially to compliment this company on
its paper work.
Indoor gallery practice may be held in the armory and it is iiossilile
for the company to obtain a place for a target range about seven miles
from the city. The company commander reports that he is making an
effort to obtain this site. The company has no drill ground and I recom-mend
that they obtain some place to do outdoor work. The company
commander reports that recruiting is good and that he can get ninety-three
men by next month. The oflicers impressed me as being capable and efficient.
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There were three officers present at the inspection and 0!) men present.
The captain and tlie second lieutenant have had previous service and the
first lieutenant has been an officer in the home jiuard. There are fourteen
ex-service men in the company. The averajre attendance at drill has been 48,
The men show interest in the work, but I was informed that there is some
dissatisfaction on accomit of the men not beinjr paid promptly. There has
been considerable interest in the study and operation of the new automatic
rifle. This company has orjianized a basketball team, and the men seem to
be interested in athletics. Tlie company has held noncommissione<l officers'
school weekly. They have been through the school of platoon and company.
At the drill the company presented a neat appearance. The men and officers
were well set up. Shoes and uniforms were clean and they were steady in
ranks. The manual of arms was s<>od. This company is comiwsed of fine
material and when the noncommissioned officers and men have had more
experience I think it will be an efficient orjjanization.
("OMPAXY E. t'iKST IXFAXTKY. N. ('. X. G.
This company is stationed at Concord. N. C I inspected this comiiany
on March loth. 1921. Public sentiment is decidedly in favor of tlie company.
The armory is very much too small for the needs of the company, but it
possibly is the best place that can be secured in the town. The room in
which the property is kept is large and well provided with shelves, on
which the property is well arranged. ITie equipment is all in good shape. The
company is provided with a locker room which is well kept. Tlie rifles
are in good condition. The records of the company are practically complete
and well kept. The income from the city and county is $400.00 per year.
This company has a small indoor gallery range inside the armory and
they have access to an old rifle range two miles from the town, which I
Tuiderstand can be put in condition for use at very little expense. They
have no drill ground, but are accustomed to drill on the streets of the town.
The company is interested in athletics and has organized baseball and
basketball teams.
Tlie company commander stated that school for noncommissioned officers
is held weekly. I was very much impressed with the officers and men in
this company. Tliere are three officers and 71 men in the company, which
includes twenty-one ex-service men.
Recruiting is good and the company commander informed me that it will
be easy to enlist ninety-three men. The average drill attendance is 45 men.
The men are interested in the work. Tlie.v have had instruction in the
automatic I'ifle, school of soldier, sijuad. platoon and company, and also
instruction in military courtesy, hygiene, etc. They have had aliout six-drills
per month since they received Federal recognition.
Tlie discipline of this company is very good, general appearance in neatness
very good, steadiness in ranks, very good, school of the soldier and scpiad
and manual of arms, good. The noncommissioned officers sliow some experi-ence
and seem to be capable men. The general efficiency of the organization
is very good.
Company H, First Infantry. N. C. N. G.
This company is stationed at Waynesville. N. C. I inspected this com-pany
on March ItJth. 1921. Public sentiment seems to be in favor of the
compan.v. but the company has no income from the city and county. The
armory is large enough for the needs of the company. There is plenty
of drill space. The company office is well arranged and the locker room also
is well arranged with metal lockers for each man. The property room is
provided with the proper shelves and the property is neatly kept and properly
arranged.
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The company records are well kept. It is possible to have gallery
practice in the armory and the company is making preparation to have this
practice. An old rifle range can be had a short distance from the town
and the company commander states that he is making arrangements to use
this place. Tlie company is accustomed to drill on the streets in the town
and also in the armory. The officers in this company seem to be strong,
capable men with plenty of previous service. The men are fine material and
should make good soldiers.
At the drill there were present 55 men and three officers. Some of the
noncommissioned officers seem to have had some experience. The drill of
company was fair. The men are inexperienced. They have not yet learned
to keep step. Their appearance was neat and they were fairly steady in
ranks.
The company commander states that he is ready to receive the machine
guns whenever they shall be issued, and that he has made arrangements
to secure a stable to be used to keep the animals in when they are shipped
to the company. This company is composed of 16 ex-service men and 43 new
men. Tlie general efficiency of the organization was good, and I think with
a little more experience it will be an efficient organization.
From: Inspector General, N. C. X. G.
To: The Ad.tutant General, X. C.
Subject : Annual Inspection.
1. In accordance with G. O. Xo. 1, A. G. O., January 10th, 1922, and S. O.
Xo. 16, A. G. O., January 23d, 1922, I made the annual inspection of the
units of the Xorth Carolina Xational Guard and beg to report as follows
:
Troop C, Hickory, X. C, February 20th, 1922
There were present 43 men and 2 officers, Capt. Walter C. Taylor and
1st. Lieut. Henry B. Wilfong. The uniforms of the men and officers
presented a very creditable appearance and their steadiness in ranks and
their knowledge of drill and other iiispection exercises was very good. Th?
discipline of the troops during the last year has Ijeen good. There have been
no general courts-martial, two special courts-martial and seven summary
courts-martial. The morale of the troop is very good. The officers of this
troop are both experienced men and both have had experience in active
service during the World War. A recruiting officer has been appointed to
take care of the recruiting in the troop and reported that the organization
could easily be maintained indefinitely. I find the records to be complete
and well taken care of. The Xational Guard Regulations, War Department
Orders and Bulletins and Adjutant General Orders were complete and
properly filed. This troop spent fifteen days at the annual encampment and
had present two officers and 64 men. The property of the troop is well taken
care of and in very good condition. The property room is spacious and
well arranged with the proper shelves and other equipment. The arms are
kept locked, properly stored and in good condition. The armory is used
exclusively by the organizatioiL It is a brick building, adequate in size
for indoor drill. It has adequate fire protection. The troop needs 12 lockers
in which to keep the clothes and equipment of the men. It is possible to
have gallery practice inside the armory. This troop also has bathing
facilities and a club room in the armory, as well as a basketball court,
and the oflScers report that they have a good basketball team. The stable
was inspected and was found to be in very good condition. Straw was
placed in each stall. The floor was clean and well kept. There was plenty
The Adjutant General 35
i)f vontilatioii and plenty of looiu for the o'2 horses which the troop has.
This troop has a ritle ran^e one and a half miles from the town of Hickory.
The otticers report that they have rej^ularly held school for otticers and
noncommissioned otticers, that they have taken up instruction in automatic
rifle, interior jjuard duty, specialist's instruction, also school of the soldier,
squad and platoon; that these schools are held weekly. They also state
that mounted drill is held every Saturday, two hours each week. General
Order No. 24 and G. O. No. 8 are being complietl with. The appear-ance
in neatness of this troop was fjood. The steadiness in ranks was good.
The promptness and the orderliness of formation were good. The men's in-dividual
eiiuipment was in good condition. The men understowl the nomen-clature
and care of the rifle. Ilie school of the soldier, squad and platoon
was good. The physical condition of the men and otficers was good. Tlie
troop went through for the inspection, dismounted school of the squad,
platoon and troop, and manual of arms, mounted school of the squad, and
platoon, otticers drilling the platoon, N. C. O.'s, the squads. As a whole this
troop made a very good appearance.
Troop A, Lincolnton, N. C, February 21st, 1922
There were present 68 men and 3 otficers. The discipline of the troop
was very good. They have had no general courts-martial, no special courts-mar-tial
and 10 summary courts-martial. The morale of the troop was very good.
The otficers of this troop are competent and capable men, well qualified to
perform their duties. There has been a recruiting officer appointed—Lieut.
Hiue. TTiis troop has given publicity to recruiting in the two newspapers in
the town. The records are complete and are in very good condition. The
National Guard Regulations, War Department Orders and Bulletins and
orders from the Adjutant General are complete and filed and well taken
care of. Ten men of this organization and three otficers served in the
World War. The property was very well arranged in a large store room,
with plenty of shelves. I wish especially to compliment this troop upon
the neat and practical arrangement and care of its property in the property
room. The arms are well oiled, clean and in excellent condition. The
armory is not large enough for the needs of the troop, but it is the
best to be obtained in the town of Lincolnton. Individual lockers
are provided for each man's equipment. The troop has had gallery practice
and three officers and three men qualified course "A" target practice at the
State encampment. Lieut. Hiue is State Champion Cavalry Rifleman.
Every man in the troop fired the course at the camp. The troop has a
1.000-yard rifle range one-fourth mile away. The stable is in excellent con-dition,
with plenty of room and a good corral on the outside. The horses
appear to be in excellent condition. Tlie officers report that a new stable
will be built very soon. Officers and noncommissionetl officers' schools are
held once a week, at which military courtesy, nomenclature and care of the
rifle, pistol and sabre, care of equipment, interior guard duty, infantry drill
regulations and other subjects are studied. The average attendance is
three officers and ten men. Drill schedules are prepared a week in advance
and are followed. Tlie dismounted drill was good. The mounted drill
was excellent. I cannot speak too highly in my praise of the mounted
drill of this troop. As the Regular Army Officer who accompanied me on
the inspection remarked, "It is as good as a regular army organization."
Ttis troop is complying \vith G. O. Nos. 24 and 8. Physical condition of the
men and officers is very good. The appearance in neatness of the troop
was excellent. Steadiness in ranks was excellent. Promptness and order-liness
of formation were excellent. Nomenclature and care of the rifle were
excellent. School of the soldier and school of the squad and platoon were
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excellent. The council book and vouchers were checked and found to be
accurately kept.
Howitzer Company, 120th Infantry, Gastonia, February 22d, 1922
There were present with this company 43 men and 2 officers. The dis-cipline
of the company is very good and tlie morale is very good. The
officers appear to be competent and capable men, well qualified to perform
their duties. Lieut. Atkinson has been appointed recruiting officer and
he reports that the organization can be maintained to the required strength
indefinitely. TTie records of this company are well kept and are in good
condition. The National Guard Regulations, orders and bulletins from
the War Department and orders from the Adjutant General's office are prop-erly
filed and taken care of. This company attended the annual encampment
for fifteen days. The property is well kept in a storeroom of adequate size
and is in good condition. The arms and guns are well oiled and properly
cleaned and appear to be in very good condition. Tlie armory is
adequate in size for drills and other exercises. Each man has an in-dividual
locker in which to store his equipment. There has been
no target range obtained, but the captain stated that he would have
one soon. The stable was inspected and found to be adequate in size
and cleanly kept and well ventilated. The four mules which this
company owns were well groomed and appeared to be in very good condition.
The company commander reports that schools are regularly held and that
the officers and seven or eight noncommissioned officers, as well as many
of the privates, regularly attend the school. He reports that there is con-siderable
interest among the men in these schools. Tlie drill of the company
was good. The company commander reports that he is in the habit, each
Saturday afternoon, of quartering the company in the armory and holding
interior guard duty Saturday night, continuing through Sunday, and that
on Sunday the men who are not on duty are marched in a body by him to
church. I think this a very fine thing to do and recommend that some of
the other companies follow this example. General orders Nos. 24 and 8
are being complied with. The council book and vouchers were examined and
found to be accurately kept. The appearance in neatness of the company
was good, steadiness in ranks good, promptness and orderliness in formation
good ; nomenclature and care of rifles and pistols good. School of the
soldier, squad and platoon, good. Physical condition of the men and
officers, very good.
Troop B, Asheville, X. C, February 2od, 1922
There were present at the inspection 55 men and 3 officers. Discipline of
the troop is very good. No general courts-martial, no special courts-mai'tial,
one summary court-martial. Tlie morale of the troop is good. The officers
are experienced men, capable and competent to handle their duties. Lieut.
Briggs has been designated as recruiting officer and reports that the troop
can obtain all the recruits it needs. Records of the troop are practically
complete. The attitude of the community is fairly favorably disposed to-wards
the troop. I would suggest that some elfort be made to improve
the feeling of the community towards the organization. National Guard
Regulations, War Department Orders and Bulletins and orders from the
A. G. O., are properly filed and kept in good condition. This organization
spent fifteen days at the last annual encampment. The armory is owned
by private parties and is inadequate in size for the use of the troop. In-dividual
lockers are provided for each man in which to keep his equipment.
It is possible to have gallery practice inside the armory. The property and
eipiipment are in excellent condition. They have a good storeroom and
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the ftiuiiiiuoiit i^< well ananjii'd. The anus are in iiootl eoiulition and are
kept locked. Most of the jtroperty has been stenciled. In tarjret i)ractice
1 officer and (> men (lualitied with rifle. This troop has a basketball team
and reports that they are ensjajrinu in athletics and expect to have a baseball
team during this sprinj.;. The stable is adequate in every way for the needs
of the trm)p. It is clean, well lighted and well ventilated, and conveniently
located, llie horses were in excellent condition. The troop has no rifle range
and reports that there i.s none available. They have held no schools for
officers or X. C. 0."s. but report that they expect to start the schools right away.
Training schedule has not been prepared one week in advance. The troop has
complied with (}. O. '2i and 8. The drill was very good. The appearance in
neatness was very good, steadiness in ranks, very good. Promptness and
orderliness of formation, very good. Nomenclature and care of rifle, very
good. School of the soldier, squad and platoon, very good. Physical condi-tion
of men and officers, very good.
oOth Signal Company. Canton, February 24th, 1922
There were present 59 men and o officers. The discipline of this company
is very good. No general courts-martial, no special, two summary courts-martial.
Morale of the company is very good. The officers are experienced
men. well able to take care of their duties. The captain is acting as re-cruiting
officer and reports that he can obtain all the men necessary and that
the organization can be maintained indetinitely. Tlie attitude of the commu-nity
is very favorably disposed towards the company. The records are
complete, well kept and neatly arranged. National Guard Regulations, War
Department Orders and Bulletins and orders from the Adjutant General's
office are properly filed and kept. Tliis organization spent fifteen days at
the last annual encampment with 6 officers and 58 men attending. The
property room is adequate in size and is arranged with proper shelves. The
property is neatly kept and in very good condition. It is not stenciled.
The pistols are well oiled and clean and in very good condition. The armory
is owned by private parties. It is inadeciuate for the use of the company
but I was informed by the officers that it is the only place available in the
town. Individual lockers are provided for the men in which to keep their
equipment. The officers report that the company is engaging in athletics,
that they have organized a basketball team and also expect to have a
baseball team during the coming spring. This company has held school
for officers and N. C. O'.s several times a week for the last month or so at
which they have taken up Signal Corps bulletins, instruction in technical
equipment and other subjects. The men understand the use of the equip-ment.
They have 25 linemen and 8 electrical men. Fifteen men can catch 15
words per minute, 3 men can take more than this number of words. The drill
of this company was very good. They have complied with general orders
24 and 8. The appearance in neatness was excellent. The steadiness in
ranks was excellent. Promptness and orderliness in formation were excellent.
School of the soldier, squad and platoon, very good. Physical condition of the
men and officers, excellent. The men connected and operated the wireless
outfit and radio set and camp switch board and demonstrated altogether a
good working knowledge of the equipment which has been issued to them.
Company H, 120th Infantry, Waynesville, February 24, 1922
The discipline of this company is very good. They have had no general,
no special and 6 summary courts-martial. The morale of the company is
good. The officers are competent and capable and are men of some age
and long military experience. Lieut. Plott is recruiting officer and reports
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that recruiting is good in tlie community. The attitude of the community
is very favorably disposed towards tlie organization. The records of the
company are complete and are properly kept. National Guard Regulations,
War Department Orders and Bulletins and orders from the A.G.O. are
filed and kept properly. Tliis company attended the last annual encampment
for fifteen days with 3 officers and 65 men present. The property is in
good condition. The property room is large and provided with proper
shelves and other arrangements necessary for the proper care and protection
of the equipment. The arms are well oiled and clean. The armory is ade-quate
in size for the use of the company, large enough to have some indoor
drills. Individual lockers are provided for each man. A target range is
accessible near the town. This company has engaged in athletics and
report that they expect to have a good baseball team. Tlie stable is clean
and neat. The mules are well groomed and well taken care of. The
officers report that schools are held weekly for officers and noncommissioned
officers, that there is considerable interest in the work which they have taken
up. General Orders Nos. 24 and 8 are being complied with. The council
book and vouchers were examined and found to be accurately kept. The
physical condition of the men and officers was excellent. The appearance
in neatness was very good. Steadiness in ranks, very good. Promptness
and orderliness in formation, very good. Nomenclature and care of the rifle,
very good. School of the soldier, squad and platoon, very good. I wish to
especially mention the gun squad which showed thorough and efficient in-struction.
There were 8 men not in uniform and the company commander
reported that he had been unable to fit them.
Troop D, Andrews, February 25th. 1922
Discipline of the troop was fair. They have had no general courts-martial,
no special courts-martial, no summary courts-martial. This troop is divided
between Andrews, Robbinsville and Hayesville. which makes it rather hard
to get all of the men together at one time. Tlie morale of the troop is very
good. They have 21 ex-service men. Tlie officers of this troop are experienced
men, all three having had training in the World War. The troop has no
recruiting officer but the captain stated that one will be appointed. The
attitude of the community is favorably disposed towards the organization.
Tlie records are complete, except service records which have been requisitioned.
National Guard Regulations, War Department Orders and Bulletins and
orders from the A. G. O., are not properly filed but are kept in fairly
good order in the field desk. This organization attended the annual
encampment fifteen days. The property was in fair condition with the
exception of several rifles. I found one rifle covered with rust. The
property room is adequate in size and is arranged with proper shelves,
but I found it dirty, scraps of dust, dirt and old nails lying around. The
rifles were not locked up. No locks were on the lockers. It is possible
to have gallery practice in the armory. The armory is conveniently
located and is owned by the troop. They propose to install a club room
and have a phonograph and place for dancing. Tliree officers and
10 men qualified in target practice last year. All 66 men of the troop
fired the course. A rifle range is accessible nearby. This troop has engaged
in athletics during the past year and report that they will continue their
athletics during the coming year. Training schedules have been prepared
and followed as far as practicable. They are prepared one week in advance,
following the schedule prepared by the Instructor. They have had no in-struction
in gallery practice. They have had no school for officers but have
had schools for N. C. O.'s in which they study military courtesy, discipline,
manual of interior guard duty and infantry drill regulations. An average of
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from 5 to 8 N. C. O.'s have attenclcd. Tho st.ibk' is in good i-oiulitioii. Tlioy
have 32 horses, all of which appear to be well taken care of, except one which
I found to be in unserviceable condition. The officers report that the horses
are exercised every day. The inspection exercises, mounted and dismounted
drill, were fair. Steadiness in ranks, fair. School of the soldier, squad
and platoon fair. Discipline fair. Physical condition of the men, excellent.
I noted several Cherokee Indians in this troop. I think that with the proper
training and instruction this trooj) should become one of the best Cavalry
organizations in the X. C. N. G. General orders 24 and 8 are being complied
with.
Co. G, 200th Artillery, Kaeiord, February 27th, 1J>22
There were present at the inspection 3 officers and 60 men. Tliis company
has 3 officers and 8 men who have seen service in the World War. The officers
presented a very good appearance and seem to be capable and competent
men well able to take care of their duties. The attitude of the community is
very favorably disposed towards the organization. The captain is acting
as recruiting officer and states that he can get any number of men that he
needs. The records of the company are complete. The council book and
vouchers were examined and found to be balanced and accurately kept.
National Guard Regulations, War Department Orders and Bulletins and
orders from the A. G. O., have been properly tiled and complete, except the
Militia Bureau circular letters are not complete. This company did not
attend the last annual encampment. Tlie property is well kept and in very
good condition. The arms are well oiled and well cleaned. The armory is
owned by private parties. It is inadequate for the use of the company but
is the best to be obtained in the town. There is plenty of room for outside
drill on the streets of the town. An individual locker is provided for each
man in which his equipment is kept. It is possible to have gallery practice
in the armory. The company has no rifle range, but the officers state that
they think it will be possible to secure one in the near future. The company
is engaged in athletics. They have held school for officers and X. C. O.'s. aver-age
attendance about 8. These schools have been held once a week with in-struction
in accordance with the regularly prepared schedule, taking up the
subjects of infantry drill regulations, guard duty and other subjects. General
orders Nos. 24 and 8 are being complied with. Council book and vouchers
were examined and found to be correctly kept. Inspection exercises were
very good. The men were in excellent physical condition and presented a
very creditable appearance. The platoon leaders were excellent. Tlie ser-geants
were very good and the corporals, very good. Tlie appearance in neat-ness
was excellent. Steadiness in ranks, excellent. Promptness and orderli-ness
of formation, excellent. Xomenclature and care of the rifle, very good.
School of the soldier, sciuad and platoon, very good.
Company' L, Parktox, March 13th, 1922
The discipline of this company was very good. The morale was very
good. The officers are capable and experienced men, all having had service
overseas during the World War. The armory is inadeciuate in size for the
needs of the company, but is the best place available in the town. It was
clean and well taken care of. Tlie proi»erty room was spacious in size and
well arranged, with shelves for the eiiuipment of each maiu The equipment
was in good condition and well taken care of. Tlie records were to some
extent incomplete. (General Orders 8 and 24 have not been complied with
but the company commander states that he will immediately begin to comply
with these orders. Tliis company has a rifle range available three miles from
town. The company commander states that he has conducted schools weekly
for the purpose of instruction of the officers and X. C. O.'s on various snb-
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jeets of interest to the organization. The drill and inspection exercises
were very good. The general appearance in neatness of the organization
was very good. The guns were in excellent condition, cleaned and oiled,
showing that they have been well taken care of. The uniforms were well
fitting and had been neatly pressed. Each man's hair had been cut and
his shoes shiued. Steadiness in ranks was excellent. Manual of arms was
excellent. Close order drill under the company commander and lieutenants
was very good.
Company M, Wilson, March 14th, 1922
There were present at the inspection exercises three officers and 66 men.
Discipline in this company is excellent. There have been no courts-martial.
The company commander states that he controls his company by giving delin-quent
members extra drills and extra duties. The officers of this company
are excellent—they are capable, efficient and experienced men. The company
commander has had nine years commissioned service. He and the two
lieutenants, who have also had some commissioned service, are all three
veterans of the World War. Recruiting is done by the captain. He states
that the attitude of the community is very favorably disposed towards the
company and that he has no trouble m obtaining recruits. The records
of this company are perfect. The stable where the mules which belong to
this company are kept is clean, spacious and well ventilated. The mules
are in excellent condition and appear to be well taken care of. The property
room is of ample size and arranged in good order with proper shelves.
The equipment is in excellent condition. Tlie armory is adequate in size
for the needs of the company, but this company has the further advantage
of being able to di'ill in several large tobacco warehouses accessible within
two or three blocks of the armory. The armory is donated to the company
by the city. The county gives $500.00 a year to the company. The company
council book was examined, together with vouchers and checks and the
accounts of the company commander found to be carefully kept and in
excellent condition. General Orders 8 and 24 have been complied with. At
the drill and inspection exercises the general appearance of the company
and steadiness in ranks were excellent. Company drill Ity the officers
was excellent. Manual of arms was very good. The guns were clean and
well taken care of. Tlie squad drill by the X. C. O.'s was very good.
Machine gun instruction and drill by the company commander and by the
sergeant were very good. The men showed knowledge of how to handle a
machine gun in action.
Company I, Plymouth, March 15th, 1922
The discipline of this company was good. Morale was good. There has
been one summary court-martial. Tlie company commander states that he
provides extra duty for men who fail to attend drill, such as cleaning
guns and cleaning out the armory. The officers of this company are efficient.
The records are complete. The property room is adequate in size for the
storage of equipment and the equipment is stored in good order on shelves
provided for that purpose. Lockers are provided for each man in the
company in which his individual equipment is stored. This organization
is quartered in the l)asement of the courthouse. They have not sufficient
room for indoor drill, but report that they are accustomed to drill outside.
T'he.y have no rifle range, but one is under consideration. At the drill and
inspection exercises the general appearance in neatness of the company
was good. Tlie condition of the rifles was fair. The condition of the
equipment and uniforms was fair. Close order drill under the company
commander was fair. Steadiness in ranks was good. Manual of arms was
good.
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Service Company, Kaxeigh, Makch 10th, 1922
The discipline of this company is excellent. The morale is excellent. Hie
officers are capable, intelligent and efficient and well (lualitied to perform
their duties. The l)and was excellent. The uniforms of the men in the
band were neat, well pressed and the instruments appear to be in excellent
condition. The drill of the company was fine. I wish to comment especially
upon the way the ritles were carried. Each man's rifle was un his shoulder
correctly and each barrel at the correct angle of 4.1 degrees. The slu»es of
some of the men were not shined. The steadiness in ranks was excellent.
The general appearance in neatness of the men was very good. Tlie manual
of arms was excellent. Tlie i)roperty rtK)m is adequate in size for the
storage of the property and proi)erty is neatly arranged on shelves. There
is provided a locker for the individual equipment of each man. The records
of this company are complete and in good order. The armory is adequate
in size for indoor drill.
Company B, Wabre.ntox, March ITth. 1922
The discipline of this company is excellent. The morale is excellent.
Tlie officers are capable, experienced and efficient men. all having had over-seas
experience. The company commander has been commissioned only a short
time but has had enlisted service for about two years during the World
War. The records were complete and kept in excellent condition. Recruit-ing
is done by Lieut. Hardy and he reports that he can obtain as many re-cruits
as the company needs. The attitude of the community is very
favorably disposed towards the organization. Tlie city and county together
donate $1,500.00 a year to the support of the company. They have an
excellent club room, pool room and gymnasium provided with shower baths
and other facilities. The company council book and accounts of the com-pany
commander were in excellent condition and properly kept. The drill
and inspection exercises were excellent. General appearance in neatness
of the company was excellent. The guns were in fine condition showing
thorough care. Uniforms and equipment neat and well pressed. Each
man had his hair prcperly cut, was properly shaved and the shoes of all
the men v.-ere shined. The manual of arms was excellent.
Company- C. Henderson, March 17th, 1922
Tlie discipline of this orjranization is excellent. Morale is excellent.
The officers are high class men, competent and efficient in every way to
handle their duties. The company commander and the two lieutenants
had experience during the World War. The records were complete. The
company council book was carefully kept. The armory is adequate in size
for indoor drill. At the drill and inspection exercises the men presented an
excellent appearance. The rifles were perfect. Uniforms wei-e neat. Eijuip-meut,
clean and well cared for. Steadiness in ranks, excellent. Manual
of arms, very good. Close order drill under the company commander and
the lieutenants, very good. Bayonet drill under X. C. O.'s. very good. Physical
exercise drill under the 1st Sergeant, very good.
1st Battalion Headquarters Company', Oxford. March ISth, 1922
Tlie discipline of this organization is excellent. Morale is excellent. The
officers are capable, intelligent and efficient, well able to take care of their
duties. Recruiting is done by the captain. He reports that the attitude
of the community is very favorably disposed towards the company and that
he can get as many recruits as are necessary. The records are complete
and well kept. The" armory is rather inadequate in size for indoor drill
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but it is the best that can be obtained in tlie town. The company commander
reports that lie is in the habit of having outside drill. The property room
is ample in size for the storage of the e(iuipment and it is all well arranged
on shelves provided for that purpose. At the drill and inspection exercises
the men were neat and presented a tine appearance. I wish to call especial
attention to their steadiness in ranks, which was perfect. The commands of
the officers and N. C. O.'s vrho drilled the company and squads, were excellent.
The manual of arms was excellent. The physical drill under the company
commander was snappy and was put over with vim and pep. Every man
in the organization had his shoes shined and the uniforms were neat and
well pressed. I wish to expressly comment upon the excellent discipline
and bearing of this company. I consider it one of the best organizations
in the State.
Company D, Durham, March 20th, 1922
The discipline of this organization is excellent. Morale excellent. Tlie
officers are capable, efficient and well qualified. Tlie records are complete,
the storeroom is neat, roomy and adequate in size. Property is in good
condition and well arranged on shelves in the storeroom. The armory is
adequate in size for indoor drill. The attitude of the community is favorably
disposed towards the company. At the drill and inspection exercises the
general appearance of the men and officers was very good. The gen-eral
appearance of the uniforms was fair, due to the fact that several
of the men wore cotton uniforms and also several men appeared in ranks
with their shoes not shined. The physical drill by the 1st Sergeant, was
very good. The close order drill of platoon and company under the officers
was very good. The machine gun drill under N. C. O.'s was excellent. Tliis
company has 4 mules which they keep at the city stables. Tlie animals
were inspected and appeared to be in the best possible condition. They
were well groomed and appeared to be well taken care of. The machine
gun carts and the wagon were in good condition. The military courtesy
of this company and general bearing was very good.
Medical Detachmeint, Graham, March 21st, 1922
The discipline of this organization was very good. The officer is competent
and capable of taking care of his duties. The armory is rather small but
probably adequate for the needs of the organization. The property is
kept in a room of sufficient size and is well and neatly arranged on the
shelves which are provided for that purpose. Each man has a locker for
his individual equipment. The records were in good condition. At the
drill and inspection exercises the company presented a very good general
appearance. Tlie men were steady in ranks and the uniforms were neat
and their shoes shined. The arms were in good shape. Close order drill
was very good.
Company A, Burlington, March 21st, 1922
The discipline of this company is excellent. The morale is excellent.
TTie officers are capable, experienced and efficient. Recruiting is in charge
of Lieut. Murray who reports that he can obtain as many recruits as
necessary. The records are complete. The property room is large and the
property is kept in good order on the shelves and is in excellent condition.
The armory is excellent, providing ample room for the indoor drill of the
company. They have a club room and individual lockers for each man
in which his equipment is kept. The company council book and vouchers were
examined and found to be properly kept. The accounts were correct. At
the drill and inspection exercises the guns were found to be in excellent
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condition. The general appearance in neatness of the company was ex-cellent.
Every uniform titteil and each man's shoes had been sinned.
Steadiness in ranks was excellent. Manual of arms, excellent. Close order
drill under the company commander was excellent. Physical drill under
X. C. O.'s was excellent. Bayonet exercises under the 2d lieutenant were
excellent. The men were very snappy and seemed to understand the work
thoroughly. Close order drill and extended order drill of squads under
the corporals was excellent. This company appears to be one of the best
in the State.
2d Battai.iox Headcjuarters Company, Greensboro, March 22d, 1922
Tlie discipline of this organization is very good. The morale is excellent.
The officers are capable, intelligent and efficient. The records are complete.
The company ctmimander has not started to keep his company council book
but understands the proper way to keep it. General orders 8 and 24 have
been exi)lained to him. The property room of this company is adequate in
size for the storage of the property. The property is arranged in excellent
condition on the shelves. The armory is inadequate in size for the puiiiose
of drilling the company, but the company commander states that he is
accustomed to drill on the streets of the city. The equipment is clean and
well taken care of. The attitude of the community towards the organization
is fair. They receive no donation from the county and only $50.00 a month
from the city. At the drill and inspection exercises the general appearance
in neatness of the company was very good. Steadiness in ranks, good. The
rifles, in good condition. Uniforms, in very good condition. Close order
drill was very good. Manual of arms was good. The attendance at this
drill was not satisfactory. Only twenty-six men out of the strength of
forty-one were present.
Headquarters Company. Reidsville, March 23d, 1922
The discipline of this company was very good. Morale was very good.
The officers appear to be capable and efficient men. The captain as well as
the other officers seem to be very well thought of by the men. The armory
is entirely inadequate for the needs of the 56 men in the company, but
probably is the best place available in the town. The property room is
adequate in size with .shelves pi-operly arranged and the property of each
man is in good condition and is neatly arranged on the shelves. This company
has no lockers. The company commander states that he has not purchased
lockers on account of lack of money. The attitude of the community towards
the company is one of indifference. Tliey get $100.00 a year from the town
and $250.00 from the county and say that there is no prospect of a larger
donation. The records are complete. The company council book is correctly
kept. At the drill and inspection exercises the general appearance of the
company was excellent. The signal drill, which consisted of setting up a
central switchboard with three outside stations, was excellent. The switch-board
was oi>erated by the enlisted men under the instruction of N. C. O.'s.
They sent and received messages to and from the three stations. The
messages were taken and sent by privates in the command. The equipment
was quickly set up and each man in the company seems to understand the
use of it. Instruction by a sergeant in map drawing was excellent. The
close order drill under the company commander w^as good. The physical
appearance of the men was excellent. Steadiness in ranks, very gootl. The
shoes were shined and uniforms were cleaned and pressed.
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Company A, 105th Engineers, North Wilkesboro, March 24. 1922
llie discipline of tliis or.iianization is excellent. The morale is excellent.
The ofBcer.s are capable and efficient. The armory is inadequate for drill
but the company is accustomed to drill on the streets of the town which are
asphalt and large enough for the company to drill comfortably on. The
armory is well fitted up with gymnasium eiiuipment and lockers for each
man. The recruiting is done by the captain. The attitude of the community
is favorably disriosed towards the organization. Tliey receive $25.00 a month
from the town and $1,500.00 a year from the county. The property room is
adequate in size for the needs of the company and the property is arranged
in excellent order on shelves, in the property room, provided for that purpose.
The records of the company are in very good shape and are practically
complete. The company council book is correctly kept. At the drill and
inspection exercises the general physical appearance of the men in the
company was excellent. Uniforms were well fitting and the equipment was
in good order. The shoes were shined and the clothing was neatly pressed
."ind in excellent condition. The guns were clean and well taken care of.
Steadiness in ranks was excellent. Manual of arms, very good. Close order
drill on the streets of the town, under the company commander and lieutenants,
was excellent and by squads under the X. C. O.'s was very good. My general
impression of this company is that it has a great future. The morale and
esprit is excellent. Nine men walk ten miles or more to town to attend drill.
Company G, Winston-Salem, March 25th, 1922
The discipline of this company is excellent. The morale of the company
is excellent. The officers are cai)able, efficient and intelligent. Tliey have all
had experience in the World War, all having been in active service overseas.
The property room is spacious with shelves well arranged. TTie property
and equipment is neat and in excellent condition. The records are complete
and up to date. The armory is adequate in size for indoor drill. There are
individual lockers provided for each man. The attitude of the community
is fairly well disposed towards the company. They receive no contribution
from the city nor from the county. The company council book has been
correctly kept with the exception that General Order No. 24 in regard to
company council meetings has not been complied with. The company com-mander
states that hereafter this order will be complied with. At the drill and
inspection exercises the general appearance in neatness of the company
was excellent. Steadiness in ranks, excellent. The guns were clean and
in excellent c

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CONTENTS
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Report of The Adjutant General. 1921 and 1022 3
Aid to Civil Authorities G
Reports ct Commanding Officers on Special Duty Service 9
Report of the V. S. Property and Disbursini-- Officer. 1921 and 1922 22
Report of the State Property and Disbursing Officer. December 1. 1920. to
June 30. 1922 1 25
Report of tlie Inspector General on Armory Inspection. 1921 and 1922 29. 34
Report of the C. O. 12()th Infantry. Camp Instruction. 1921 and 1922 47. 49
Report of the C. O., C. A. C. Camp Instruction. 1921 and 1922 51
Report of the C. O. Cavalry, Camp Instruction, 1921 and 1922 52. 54
Report of the C. O. Field Artillery. Camp Instruction. 1922 54
Special Report Assistant Adjutant General. Summer Camps. 1922 55
Roster of Officers N. C. N. G.. and Organizations. December 31. 1921 59
Roster of Officers N. C. N. G., and Organizations. December 31. 1922 67
Register of Retired Officers 7(5
General Orders and Circulars, 1921 7S
General Orders and Circulars. 1922 142
Former Adjutants General of North Carolina 177
BIENNIAL REPORT OF
The Adjutant General of the State of North Carolina
FOR THE YEARS 1921-1922
To His tJxceJlenc}/, The Honorable Cameron Morrison,
Raleigli, North Carolina.
Sir :—-I have the honor to suhmit a report of the Military Department
for the years 1921 and 1922.
The National Guard
The reorganization of the ISTational Guard, following the return of
troops after the World War, was begun in 1920, ten units, including
Infantry and Cavalry, having been Federally recognized by the War
Department at the end of December. Since then the following units
were organized and received their Federal Recognition, as shown by
the records of this office, December 31, 1922:
Headquarters Company, 120tli Infantry Reklsville April 4, 1921
Service Company, 12(ltli Infantry Kaleish April 2. 1921
Howitzer Company, 12()th Infantry Gastonia March 5. 1921
1st I'.n. Hq. Company. 120th Infantry Oxford May 13, 1921
2d Bn. 11(1. Company, 120th Infantry Greensboro Nov. 14, 1921
B Company. 120th Infantry Warrenton Feb. IS. 1921
C Company, 12()th Infantry Henderson Feb. 10, 1921
F Company. 120th Infantry Charlotte April 5. 1921
K Company, 120th Infantry Mount <4ilead March 10, 1921
L Company. 120th Infantry Parkton April 7. 1921
M Company, 12(»th Infantry Wilson April 1. 1921
Med. Detach., 120th InfaiUry Graham May 16, 1921
30th Signal Company Canton__i April 12, 1921
Troop G. 109th Cavalry . Hickory July 8. 1921
Troop D (separate) Andrews Feb. 10, 1921
1st Bn. Hq. Co. & Combat Tn. F. A Younssville .Iiuie 8, 1921
Battery A, Field Artillery (ioldsl)oro July 19. 1921
Battery B, Field Artillery Louisburj,' June 28, 1921
200th Company, C. A. C. (A. A.. M. G.) Kaeford Aujj. 5, 1921
A Company, 105th Engineers N. Wilkesboro .Iiuie 6. 1921
.'!d Bn. Hq. Company, 12()th Infantry Wilmington .Tune 5. 1922
S(i. lb). Company, Cavalry Hickory .Tan. 17. 1922
Med. Detachment. Cavalry Lincoliiton Feb. 21. 1922
Med. Detachment. F. A (ioldsltoro Aug. 5. 1922
Battery C, Field Artillery Hendersonville March 31, 1922
Battery D, Field Artillery New Bern Nov. 15, 1922
Veterinary Co., No. 105. Veterinary Corps Asheville Oct. 10, 1922
115th Ambulance Co., Med. Regt Edenton Nov. 24, 1922
In addition to the officers of the Federally recognized units, who
have passed the required professional and physical examination, there
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have been Federally recognized eighteen officers, representing the officers
of the State Staff Corps and Departments, Regimental and Battalion
Commanders and Staff officers.
The total strength of the National Guard on December 31, 1922,
was one hundred and twenty officers and 2,204 enlisted men.
ARMoiJY Inspection
The annual inspection of units at their home stations, including
records, property, armories and personnel, was conducted by an officer
of the Regular Army and the Inspector General of the State during
the months of February and March of 1921 and 1922. From the reports
made by the Regular Army Officer to the Chief Militia Bureau of the
War Department, copies of which are furnished this office, it is seen
that the units of the ISTational Guard of North Carolina are, in general,
well officered and in a very healthy condition, being well disciplined
and making satisfactory progress in military training. The minimum
enlisted strength of the units in most cases is 65 men and our units of
this class average from 65 to 90 men.
The reports of the Inspector General for 1921 and 1922 are made
a part of this report.
Arsenal
On account of the hazardous condition of the old arsenal, which
was located on the second floor over a steam laundry, including both the
fire and theft hazard, new quarters were sought. The arsenal is now
located on the second floor of the office building erected on Salisbur}^
Street, next to the corner of Salisbury and Hargett streets by Parker-
Hunter Realty Company, and is Avell arranged with freight elevator
at the rear for handling heavy equij^ment.
Camp Glenn
As has been noted in a former report, the camp site was turned back
to the State after the World War, with several buildings thereon,
erected by the Navy. In order to arrange the camp site to take care
of the military organizations in proper order, many of these buildings
were removed to new locations on the grounds, other buildings repaired
and new buildings erected. There are now on the grounds several
storage houses, mess halls and kitchens, regimental and battalion head-quarters,
canteen building, latrines and an infirmary.
The water supply has always been an expense and very inadequate
and an annoyance, it usually being necessary to arrange with the fisheries
plant adjoining the property to pump w^ater for use during the encamp-ments,
a connection having been made. I have had a deep Avell drilled
and machinery installed for pumping and have secured a flowing well
of excellent water. It is now contemplated to erect a fifty thousand
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gallon metal tank, which will be adequate to supply 4,()()0 troops, hoi'ses,
etc. There are water connections at each mess hall and other buildings
where necessary, including the latrines.
The State has been occupying this site for over twenty-two years and
it is my desire that such work done on buildings located thereon be
carried out with the idea of permanency and that the camp may be
a comfortable, convenient and attractive place to the young men who
enter the service.
Encampments
The annual encampments of troops for Field Training for 1921 and
for 1922 were held during the months of July and August. There
were several Regular Army Officers and N. C. O's. assigned to duty
at the respective camps as instructors. The work for troops was well
planned, allowing time for recreation.
In 1921 the Infantry, Cavalry, Engineers, and the Signal Compaiiy
were encamped at Camp Glenn, North Carolina. The Coast Artillery
Avent to Fort Caswell. In 1922 the Infantry was encamped at Camp
Glenn, !N^. C. ; Cavalry, Engineers and Signal Company at Camp Mc-
Clelland, Ala., and the C. A. C. at Fortress Monroe, Va. The training
under the direction of Regular Army Officers and I^ C. O's. was most
gratifying to all concerned. The reports of the commanding officers
of these camps are made a part of this report.
Regular Akmy Personnel
For the past two years Major Ben F. Ristine, Infantry, U. S. A.,
has been on duty with the Guard and has accomplished much towards
efficiency of the units through his untiring efforts and interest. There
has been added to the officer and sergeant instructor personnel from
time to time, Major Sumner M. Williams, Cavalry, as the Cavalry
Instructor; Captain A. R. Ives, F. A., as Instructor of Field Artillery;
Major C. T. Marsh, C. A. C, as Instructor for Coast Artillery troops,
and Captain J. H. Barbin as an Assistant Instructor of Infantry. There
are Sergeant Instructors of Infantry, Cavalry, Field Artillery, Coast
Artillery, etc., on duty in the State, six in all. Major Ristine and
Captain Ives are stationed at the Adjutant General's Department in
Raleigh, Major Marsh at Wilmington, Major Williams at Asheville
and Captain Barbin at Charlotte. These stations are most accessible
to the location of units under their supervision. All are officers of
ability and are accomplishing splendid results Avith the units of their
respective branch of the service. These instructors, in addition to
visits to the commands, and other assistance, prepare the schedules for
armory drill to be followed by unit commanders in conducting the
training of the men at home stations.
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textile strike at concord
In August, 1921, Companies E, 1st Infantry, station Concord; F,
1st Infantry, station Charlotte, were ordered to Concord, N. C, and
Company G, 1st Infantry, station Winston-Salem, was ordered to
Kannapolis, near Concord, to protect life and property and to preserve
the peace on account of the strike of textile workers in the several cotton
mills at these j)oints.
Major Ralph R. Faison, 1st Infantry, was ordered to Concord, to
take direct command of troops there and at Kannapolis. The Adjutant
General Avas ordered to Concord by his Excellency and remained
throughout the period of trouble, keeping in close touch with the situa-tion.
The Adjutant General's report to the Governor and Major
Faison's report are made a part of this record.
The Adjutant General was later ordered to Charlotte for conferen>*e
with the Governor and subsequently ordered to Concord to remain
there until further orders, there having developed again a spirit of un-rest,
indicating further trouble. The report submitted to the Governor
is made a part of this report.
RAILROAD STRIKE ROCKY MOI'NT
Lieut. Colonel John Hall Manning, 120th Infantry, Avas ordered .io
Rocky Mount to take command of troops ordered there in July, 1922,
on account of a strike of railway shopmen. Battery A, 117th Field
Artillery, Goldsboro, N. C, Co. A, 120th Infantry, Burlington, Avere
ordered on this duty, Battery A being later relieved on account of the
approaching encampment of the Field Artillery. Company F, 120tli
Infantry, Charlotte, was ordered to report at Rocky Mount, a Detach-ment
of Company D, 120th Infantry (Machine Gun Company) Avas
also ordered to report. These units, with a detachment of the 120th
Infantry, Graham, maintained order from July 20th to August 2, 1922,
when relieved by order of tb.e Governor.
SALISBURY AND SPENCER
On August 19, 1922, the folloAving officers and troops were ordered to
Salisbury on account of the strike of railway shopmen of the Southern
Railway
:
Colonel Don E. Scott, 120th Infantry, Comdg. ; Major Wade V. Bow-man,
Cavalry; Major Ralph Faison, Infantry; Captain Sprague Silver,
2d Lieut. H. B. Wilfong.
Companies A, D, E, F, G, K, 120th Infantry; Troops E and G,
109th Cavalry, and the Medical Detachment of the 120th Infantry.
Colonel Scott's report is made a part hereof.
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ROCKINGHAM AND RALEIGH
Owing to the strike of railway shopiuou tlirouiiliont the Stat(>, Ilis
Excellency ordered troops to Kockinghani, near Hamlet, and to Raleigh.
Company E, 120th Infantry, Concord, was sent to Kockingham, and
Company C, 120th Infantry to Raleigh. A detachment of Company E
was later ordered to Aberdeen to assist in maintaining order and to per-mit
the peach crop of that section to be moved withont molestation on the
part of the strikers.
The report of each of the commanding officers of Companies C and
E is made a })art hereof.
OTHER SPECIAL DI'TY
On March 7th, 1922, a detachment of the Service Company, 120th
Infantry, Raleigh, Avas ordered to gnard a prisoner. Will Whitfield,
enroute from the penitentiary to Jacksonville, North Carolina.
On August 4, 1922, a detachment of the Service Company and
Company D, 120th Infantry, were ordered to protect a prisoner at the
penitentiary, brought in from Carthage, N. C, and on August 11,
1922, a detachment from the Service Company and Company D, 120th
Infantry, were ordered to protect this prisoner to, and while being tried
in court at, Carthage.
Ul3on the several occasions of troops being ordered on special duty
in 1921 and 1922, as noted above, it may well be said that both officers
and men conducted themselves as good soldiers, maintaining splendid
discipline and performed their duties in a manner highly satisfactory
to the Adjutant General, who wishes to express herewith his apprecia-tion
to all concerned.
In the year 1922, about sixty officers and one thousand men Avere
called out in State service, and so far as I know this is the greatest
number of organizations and individuals that have ever been employed
on State service in peace time, and officers and men responded to all
demands made upon them with a fine spirit, though called upon to
leave their homes and occupations for weeks at a time. Employers
throughout the State cooperated in every Avay, and so far as is knoAvn
not one member of the Guard lost his position. The year 1922 has
definitely and conclusively demonstrated the value of the National
Guard from a State standpoint if there ever was doubt before.
Attendance Regular Army Schools
During 1921 and 1922 six officers and several enlisted men have
attended the school of the regiilar army for a course of instruction
in their branch of the service. Many enlisted men have attended the
School for Bakers and Cooks.
The opportunity for officers and men to take courses at the several
Army Schools is most beneficial to the National Guard, and is a means
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of better perfecting the iiidh'idiial and his organization in military
matters.
Such officers and men in attendance at schools are paid by the United
States Government for this service with all necessary expenses of the
trip paid.
Conclusion
The Adjutant General appreciates most heartily the splendid sup-port,
of the Field, Staff and line officers of the National Guard, and
the hearty cooperation of the several communities in the interest of
the military units stationed therein. Thanks and praise are due the
Regular Army officers and noncommissioned officers, who, as instructors
of the J^orth Carolina National Guard, have rendered most valuable
assistance in the training and upbuilding and efficiency of the units
throughout the State.
As has been stated above, the past two years have been years of
activity, necessitating the use of the troops of the National Guard in
many parts of the State. This has necessarily required even a closer
association between your Excellency and the Adjutant General and
brought you into very close contact with the military service of the
State. At all times, and especially during the most trying times, you,
as Commander-in-Chief, have gi^^en your most hearty and earnest as-sistance
and cooperation to this office, showing special interest in the
officers of this office and men of the National Guard, and in view of
these conditions it is desired to express to you herewith the most grate-ful
appreciation of the Adjutant General and his office, and of the
officers and the men in the Guard, in this most important branch or de-partment
of the State Government.
Respectfully,
J. Van B. Metts,
The Adjutant General.
Raleigh. December 31, 1922.
REPORTS OF COMMANDING OFFICERS ON SPECIAL
DUTY SERVICE
Raleigh, N. C.
September 2.',th. 1921
From : The Adjutant General.
To: (iovEu.Noii Cameron Morrison, olicemen had been put on for the purpose
of assisting in maintaining law and order. From information at hand it
appeared that the chief of police was doing very little with the police
force to help the situation and that the mayor was not displaying energy and
initiative in seeing that his police force iii-operly functioned. After this
conference the ma.vor and city attorney were requested to go to the court-house
for a conference with the sheriff of the county and the county
attorney. They prooeeded to the courthouse, met the sheriff and the
county attorney and from information received there it was very apparent
that the sheriff had done practically nothing in an effort to handle the
situation before him and had not been out to deputize good men to assist
him: in fact upon arrival of the troops at Concord and when Major Faison
reported to the sheriff he stated to Major Faison that he could do nothing
and washed his hands of the matter. Throughout the stay of the troops in
Ctmcord there was practically nothing done by the sheriff' and his force,
or the police force, to assist in bringing about a peaceful condition. There
was no action taken, so far as is known, on the part of the business com-muuit.
v of the county or city to assist either the officials or the military.
5. There is submitted herewith Major Faison's report to the Adjutant
General, marked Exhibit A, report from Capt. Melvin G. Caldwell command-ing
Company F. marked Exhibit P., similar report to Major Faison from
Capt. Ben II. (4ray commanding Company G. marked Exhibit C. and similar
report to Major Faison from Capt. Kenneth E. Caldwell commanding Com-pany
E, marked Exhibit D.
6. Both otHcers and the enlisted personnel of the three companies on duty at
Concord and Kannapolis performed their duty in a most satisfactory manner.
Conduct of all was excellent and the cpiietness and determination with which
they performed their duties is to be commended.
7. Major Faison in command of the troops gave good sound advice and
instructions to the troops under his command, was very diligent in keeping
in touch with the situation in general and with the operations of the troops.
His disposition of troops among the several mills, which opened their doors
from time to time, and his method of handling the crowds are deserving of
praise.
8. Upon telegraphic instructions from the Commander-in-Chief to relieve
the troops from duty. Companies F and G were relieved and proceeded by
train for their home stations in the early afternoon of August 24th. Com-pany
E with station at Concord was relieved from duty at 7 :00 P. M..
August 23d. On account of the opening of other mills on the date on which
the troops left Concord, the Adjutant General deemed it advisable for
Major Faison to remain in Concord, with him, until after the mills had
opened on the following morning in order to see what the situation would
then be.
(Signed) J. Van B. Metts,
Brigadier General.
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RALKKilt. X. ('..
Septcmhcr 2J,. 192I.
Fmai The Ad.utant (Jenf.kai..
To: GovEHNOR Cameron Morrison, Commandcr-in-Cliicf, Xorth ('(iro-lina
National Guard.
Subject : Report on tour of special duty of the Adjutant General, xVufjust
31st to September 5th (inclusive),. 1U21, Charlotte and Concord,
N. C.
1. There is submitted herewith rei)ort of tour of special duty of the
Adjutant General at Charlotte and Concord, N. C.. Au.uust .'tlst to September
5th (inclusive), 1921.
2. Pursuant to telephonic orders from the (Governor to the Adjutant
General. 5 :0() P. :\I.. August ;!1. 1921. followed by Special Orders No. 201%,
August 31, 1921, and Special Orders No. 202%. September 1st. 1921, the
Adjutant General proceeded from Raleigh to Charlotte, arriving at destination
10:30 A. M.. Septeml)er 1st. to meet the Governor for a conference with ri'fer-ence
to the unsettled conditions in Cabarrus County on account of strike of
textile workers. The Governor arrived at Charlotte, from Asheville, N. C.
alKtut 2 :00 P. M., same date. The Adjutant General went into conference with
him. which conference embodied the conference with a delegation of citizens
from Concord and lasted the entire afternoon. Directly after this cci.feren." mth F. A., X. C. X. G.
COMPANY ?^I. IUOtii INFANTRY
Wilson. N. C.
October 21st, 1922.
To: The Ad.iutaxt General. N. C.
Subject : Report of guard duty performed by Company M. 120th Inf.. by
order of Governor, October 20th, 1922.
1. On October 20fh, 1922, Company M, 120th Inl'antry, was ordered out
for the purpose of guarding the Wilson County jail against an anticipated
attack by mob to remove three negroes being held for murder.
2. At about 8 :45 P. M. proper outposts were stationed at various points
to gather information of any kind with reference to an attack.
3. Four machine guns were mounted at points of vantage in vicinity of jail
covering all approaches.
4. All sentries were armed with pistol and ammunition.
5. The guard worked in three reliefs and were posted and relieved at
proper intervals. All men not on posts were held in readiness at all times
in armory just across street from county jail, during which time were
instructed in riot duty and guard duty.
6. At 7 :00 A.M.. October 21st. 1922. the company was relieved from duty
by order of the sheriff.
(Signed) James C. Dempsey.
Capt. Cotndy. Co. M, 120th Inf.
COMPANi' E, 120th INFANTRY
Rockingham. N. C
Jul!/ 21). 1922.
To: The Adjutant General, Raleigh, N. C.
Subject : Report on condition and duties of Company E, 120th Infantry.
I. This organization upon receipt of orders entrained at Camp Glenn,
N. C, July ISth, 1922, and detrained at Rockingham, N. C, July 19th. 1922,
at 11 :45 A. M. The C. O. reported to the mayor of this place and then
pitched camp near the center of the town in a well drained and healthy
location. Guards were estalilished around camp and i)aggage car. where
some company equipment is left to facilitate speedy movement.
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2. Men and officers of this command have heeu instvucted in a thoroufih
manner as to their position here, the advisability of keeping on nentral
gronnd and taking no sides and taking part in no arguments concerning
the situation. Neat appearance at all times is required and each meml-.er
of the company is on his guard at all times that no act of his is such that
might cause criticism from either faction of the townsfolk. Since being
at this station there have been no drunks, no disorderly conduct and the
undersigned can safely say that the soldiering has improved greatly and
that the company is now in better all around shape than at any time
prior to this.
3. On July 20, under orders from the Adjutant (Jeneral's Department, Lieut.
Charles N. Alston and twenty-tive enlisted men of this command moved
by trucks to Aberdeen, N. C. and carried ' ut all instructions contained in
'S. O. 309. A. G. O.. N. C, July 20. 1922. These troops are quartered in an
old tobacco warehouse near the Aberdeen station and have sufficient guards
to protect their property. Frequently visits to this detachment are made
by the C. O. of Co. E. and constructive criticism is given when needed.
Telephone connections are estal)lished between these outfits and in event
of important orders quick connection can be made.
4. The instruction given here and at Aberdeen is of the character that
will likely be of help in case of call for riot duty and your head(iuarters
may feel assured that this organization will be ready for any type of work
that it may be called to execute. TTie morale of the company is excellent
and the training the men receive is of sufficient length to keep them in the
best of condition.
5. Enclosed is list of calls now in effect. Any correction or suggestion that
the Adjutant General maj- see fit to make will be acted upon promptly.
(Signed) Kenxeth E. Caldwell.
Capf. l.iOih Inf.
Raleigh, N. C,
August ',. 1922.
Subject : Report of tour of duty at Rocky :Mount. N. C. from July 20. to
August 2, 1922, both inclusive.
To
:
The Adjl-^tant General. Raleigh, N. C.
1. Pursuant to S. O. No. 307, A. G. O., N. C, July_2Qi_1922. I proceeded
from Raleigh, N. C. to Rocky Mount, N. C. on Thursday. July 20, leaving
Raleigh l)y train at 12 :30 P. M. and arriving at South Rocky Mount at 4 :00
P. M. I was met there by Chief of Police Hedgepeth, Mayor C. L. Gay and Mr.
W. L. Thorp, prosecuting attorney in the City Recorder's Court, all of
Rocky Mount. Battery A, 117th Field Artillery, with four officers and forty-one
men, Capt Michaux commanding, and Company A. 120th Infantry, with
three officers and fifty-two men, Capt. Copeland commanding, had arrived
at Rocky iNIount by special train from Goldsboro and Wilson at 2 :30 P. M.
The commanding officers of these organizations had reported to Chief of
Police Hedgepeth and Mayor Gay of Rocky Mount, and Sheriff Cromwell
of Edgecombe County. The organizations were in tine condition. Imme-diately
after my arrival. I re(iuested a conference with Chief of Police Hedge-peth.
Mayor Gay. Sheriff Cromwell of Edgecoml)e County and Sheriff Thomas
of Nash County. This conference was had about 4:15, but Sheriff Thomas had
not arrived. It was the consensus of opinion of these officials that an
emergency did not then exist which had gotten beyond the control of the civil
authorities and that the immediate employment of troops was not necessary.
2. Pursuant to S. O. No. 309^4, A. G. O., N. C, July 22, 1922, Battery A,
117th Field Artillery, was relieved from duty at Rocky Mount by Company F,
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120tii Infantry. Company F, ll'Otli Infantry, with three olUcers and tifty-six
men, Capt. Melvin (i. Caldwell eonnnandlng. arrived at Rocky Mount at
4:00 P. M.. July 24. 1J)22 and reported for duty. Tursuant to S. O. Xo.
o(H>i.j. A. a. ().. N. (".. July 22. 11>22, one section (two machine jiuns
)
and one cook. Compan.v I ), 12()th Infantry, with ouc oliicer and nineteen
men. Second Lieutenant J. B. Cole commanding, arrived at Rocky Mount
at 4:00 P. M.. July 24. 1022. I5attery A, 117th Field Artillery, was relieved
from duty after the arrival of Companies I) and F and returned to (ioldshoro.
leavinjr Rocky Mount at 7:15 I'. M., July 24, 1922.
8. Serjieant Ren Bradsher and four men from the Medical Detachment
at Graham arrived at 11:80 P. M.. July 29. 1922.
4. After m.v arrival on July 20. 1922, I inspected several warelunises and
selected the Tobacco Planters Warehouse as the most suitable place in
which to quarter the troops. This warehouse was large and spacious and
afforded suitable accommodations. Braswell Park was located .just across the
street, in which there was being constructed by the town of Rocky Mount
a swimming pool with adjoining shower baths and toilet facilities. These
were placed at the disposal of the troops. A wash trough was considered
necessary and this was immediately provided. The park above referred
to furnished space fcr drill instructLon. Tlie arrangements made for
(luartering the troops, with the other facilities needed for their comfort,
were considered entirely adequate and the men were made very comfortable.
5. Each compan.v handled its own mess through the purchase of necessary
supplies from the local market, and cooked on their own field ranges. The
detachment from Company D. 120th Infantr.v, was attached to Company A,
12()th Infantry, upon arrival for rations, and the Medical Detachment upon
arrival was also attached to Compan.v A. The mess sergeants and cooks
were very diligent in providing sufhcient quantities of food, with' varied
diet, and the men seemed very well pleased. The waste from the kitchens
was exceedingly small and from the best information obtainable, the
average cost of the ration will not exceed 60 cents. This is considered
exceptit)nally reasonable iinder the conditions, as piirchases were made
from day to day, and every effort was made to prevent an accumulation
of supplies in the event an order relieving troops from duty should be
received. Ice boxes were constructed and had just been completed when
the order relieving the troops from duty was received about 12 :30 P. M.,
August 2, 1922. One ice box was sold to Company F for $5.00 and the
other to Company A for $5.00. The wash trough was sold to Company F for
$15.00. The prices at which these articles were sold are, of course, less than
the cost prices, but it was deemed advisable to make the sale on these terms
and get something for these articles, rather than to leave them there and get
nothing.
6. The weather during the day was intensely hot and the nights during the
first part cool and pleasant, but during the last four or five days these were
very hot. Five hours' daily instruction was given ; three hours in the
morning and two hours in the afternoon. This instruction covered physical
exercise, bayonet exercise, school of the soldier, squad, platoon and com-pany,
and squad, platoon and company in extended order, and special
instruction in riot duty, including formations for clearing streets and handling
and dispersing mobs or crowds. The officers were deeply interested :n their
instruction and the units showed marked improvement during their
tour of duty. An interior guard was maintained around the warehouse at
all times and ample opportunity for instruction in this character of duty
was afforded and full advantage taken to instruct the men individually.
7. Tlie conduct of all men was most exemplary from every standpoint.
Several complaints were made about things alleged to have been done by
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troops and each of these comphiiuts was thoroujihly investigated. "The
investigations revealed that tlae complaints were very greatly exaggerated,
and in most instances nothing at all had been committed by the troops.
Troops were held in rather strict seclusion, not permitted to wander or
loiter about the streets, and were permitted to go v;p town only in small groups
in charge of a noncommissioned officer. As a whole, this requirement was
very carefully and strictly observed. No opportunity was afforded for recreatinn
but in spite of this the men were in splendid spirits and seemed to appre-ciate
the necessity for being kept well in hand to respond immediately to
any emergenc.v. No evidence of the use of intoxicating liquors by an.v
members of the command could be discovered by any of the officers, and as
far as can be ascertained, no member of the command took intoxicating
liqiors at all. Many temptations to do this confronted the men but all
of them were resisted, the men themselves realizing that they should keep
themselves in the best possible condition to perform their duties.
S. TTie health of the troops was good at all times, and very good toward
the close of the tour. Private Snell, Company F, 120th Infantry, developed
bronchial pneumonia immediately after arrival of his Company and was
sent to Park View Hospital. He responded immediately to treatment
and was discharged from the hospital on Saturday, July 29th, in very
good condition. Corporal Parrish, Company A, 120th Infantry, developed
appendicitis and was operated on at Park View Hospital Saturday afternoon.
July 29th. He was reported as doing splendidly, and if his condition im-proves,
he can be discharged from the hospital on Monday. August 7th.
The services of Dr. C. T. Smith, a local physician, were engaged, and Dr.
Smith regularly attended sick call at 8 :00 o'clock each morning and re-sponded
to calls at other times when his services were considered necessary.
This arrangement proved most satisfactory and less expensive to the State
than the detail of a National Guard medical officer would have been.
/ 9. The civil authorities considered the emi)loyment of troops necessary
/ upon arrival, but after a conference in which the views of the Governor
I were clearly expressed, they concluded that the situation did not warrant
\ the immediate employment. The responsibilit.v was placed upon the civil
authorities to take evei'y possible precaution and step necessary to handle the
situation without resorting to the use of troops. It is believed that the
civil authorities appreciated their responsibility and did everything possi-fhle
to this end. The Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company engaged the
/ services of approximately one hundred men who were examined T)S to their
/ fitness for special policemen by the local avithorities, and were then sworn
I in by the mayor. These men were paid by the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
Company but were placed under the jurisdiction and orders of the mayor
and chief of police, and were stationed inside of the fence constructed ).y the
Company around the Emerson Shops for the protection of the Company's
proi)erty and its emplo.vees working there. No reports of disorder of any "I
' kind or character, or any acts of violence were received during our tour_J
of duty. It was the consensus of opinion of the civil authorities and the
leading citizens of Rocky Mount that disorder and acts of violence were
averted by the arrival of troops and that the presence of troops, together
with the temporary injunction issued by Honorable H. G. Connor, United
States District Judge for the Eastern District of North Carolina, acted as
restraining influences and averted what might have become a most serious
situation. The civil authorities were deeply appreciative and rendered
every possible service to make the troops comfortable and their tour of duty
as agreeable as circumstances would permit. A large truck was furnished
and kept at the warehouse at all times for use as the commanding officer of
troops might desire. A Ford touring car was placed at the disposal of the
commanding officer of troojis for his personal use.
TiiK AojiTAXT (ie.\p:r.\l 1'
10. The (•ouuuaiKliiij: dltii-rr. tofictluT with otlu'r otlicfrs, made fre(HU'iit
visits to the shops for purposes of personal roconnoissaiK-e and to keep in
chise toucli with the situation, and were accorded every possible courtesy
and consideration by both civil authorities and railroad oUicials. The
(iovernor's procJaniation was widely distributed and had a most desirable
effect. Tlie coinniandius otticer was accordeenetited greatly l)y their stay at this place.
This company was ordered to home station August 2d, 1922.
(Signed) Kenneth E. Caldwell,
Captain 120th Infantry.
The Ad.htaxt General 21
("OMTAW (". 12()TJi IXFAXTRY
North Cakoi.i.xa National Guard
Henderson, N. C,
April 20, 1923.
Sulijt'ct: Kei)()rt of Special Duty, rouipniiy 'C," Raleigh. N. ('., 1022.
To: TiiK An.iUTANT (Jenekal. Rai.kkih, N. C.
1. While tiriiii;- on raiijie at ("aiiip (Jleiiii. N. C. ou July liHh. 1922. this
r(HU]::iiiy reeeived verlial orders from (\ ().. 120th Infantry, (letailinji- them on
special duty in lialeish, N. C, as aid to the civil authorities in connection
with the railroad strike then in progress. Entrainuient was effected by 5:1")
r.M.. and the company arrived in Kaleisli at l:(i() A.M.. and spent the rest
of the niyht in the armory of the Service Company 120th Inf. Tlie next morn-ing
(July 20th. 1922) encampment was made in I'uUen Park, southern suburbs
of Kaleijjh. Men who had been absent from annual encampment were ordered
to join company immediately.
2. Strength of conii)any while on this duty was as follows:
Officers Men
July 19. 1922 2 &4
20. " 2 69
21. " 2 68
22. " 2 66
23. " 2 66
24. " 2 66
125. " 2 65
26. " 2 64
27. " 2 53
25. " 2 53
29. " 2 53
30. " 2 53
31. " 2 52
August 1. 1922 2 52
2, " 2 52
3. The company was very fortunate in having at its disposal the parade
ground and athletic field of the North Carolina State College for drills and
instruction drills, and maneuvers were conducted daily for two hours in
morning and one and one-half hours in afternoon, which proved very bene-ticial
to the discipline and bearing of the company.
No active service in connection with the railroad strike w^as required,
the company being held in reserve for duty in any disorder or emergency
beyond control of civil authorities and special guards.
4. Conduct of enlisted men was excellent, minor cases of infractions of
discipline being dealt with by company punishment such as continement to
company street, etc. The company twice had the honor of visits of inspec-tion
frcmi Governor Cameron Morrison, and like inspection visits were made
by Adjutant (General Metts, Major Gordon Smith, and Major B. F. Kistine.
Instructor, almost daily. Entrained for home station August 2d. 1922. at
()::;o p. M.
. (Signed) James C. Cooper,
Captain 120th Infantri/.
REPORT OF U. S. PROPERTY AND DISBURSING
OFFICER, 1921-1922
December 31st. 1922.
Subject: Report January 1st, 1921 to December 31st, 1922.
To : The Adjutant General.
1. The past two years have been periods of considerable activity for this
office and during this time a large number of organizations of the North
Carolina National Guard have been equipped and supplied under my direc-tion.
As a rule all units are completely equipped, and in instances where
such is not the case the cause may be attribxited to changes in tables of al-lowances
since initial requisitions were submitted and failure of unit com-manders
to requisition for required articles. There is a complete record in
my office at all times showing the exact equipment that is in the hands of
each unit and the total money value of such property amounts to many
thousands of dollars. An effort is made to keep all organizations fully
equipped with serviceable articles and in the prescribed quantities. During
the past year much property worn out has been surveyed and replaced.
Within the past few months a complete physical check has been made of
all Federal property in the hands of the Guard, and as a whole it is well
cared for and is afforded ample protection. As was to be expected there
were shortages, mainly clothing and small arms, and noticeably so where
men had been allowed to take the property home, which is contrary to regu-lations
now in force. Most units allowed no property to be taken from
armories (except raincoats on rainy drill nights) and these units were short
equipment to a small degree. In visiting the organizations it was noted that
a fine effort is being made to keep property in storerooms and lockers in
an orderly manner and many of our organizations would do cretlit to any
state. In the opinion of the undersigned the property problem is the greatest
that is confronted b.v a National Guard unit commander and it would appear
to be a sound plan to inaugurate an annual dropping allowance which would
take care of small shortages which will occur even in the best organizations
and under the most favorable conditions. For the past year or so an effort
has been made to have the War Department increase the allowance of cot-ton
breeches to two pair per man and recently this has been done. Tlie
result will be that a much better appearance will be made in camp and
at home stations. It seems that it would be desirable to issue socks to mem-bers
of the National Guard. At present many men go to camp and wear
silk or other light socks with army shoes, which have hot been broken in
in a great many cases, and the result is that these men are on sick report
and not available for duty for several days. Service caps will be issued
within the next few months by the War Department and this will go a long
way towards helping the men in putting up a neater appearance.
The various War Department agencies have cooperated with and helped
this office in a most commendable way during the period covered—though
taxed with a large volume of work and handicapped through lack of clerical
assistance the supply depots have responded promptly to all demands made
upon them in filling requisitions.
2. The State Arsenal now occupied is well located and adequate for the
storage and protection of such property as is kept in Raleigh. Practically
all ammunition is kept at Camp Glenn in suitable warehouses for the reason
that it is required for use there on the State Rifle Range and the fire regula-tions
of Raleigh prevent the storing of it in the city except in small quantities.
Only a small quantity of other property is stored in the Arsenal in view of
The Ad.jitant Generai, 23
tbo fac-t that oi-fianizatioiis aiv suitiilicd dirt'ct from the varioiis su[)iily ih'-
pots of the army.
;?. Duriufi the years 1021 and 11»22 I have disbiirsed close to .$200,()(M).(Ml as
is shown l»y the foUowinj; statement
:
Receipts and Disbursements. January 1st to December 31st, 1921
receipts
Appropriation "Arminf--. Eiinippinj; and Traininj; National (Juard."
Balance .Tanuary 1st, 1921 $ 4.i::;!.; and Trainlnji National (iuard."
Sub Appropriation
:
Expenses, Camps of Instruction $ 55,780.20
Compensation of help and care of material, animals and equipment 19.667.50
Expenses selected officers and enlisted men military service schools 3,395.19
Procurement of forage, bedding, etc., for horses 2.109.97
Expenses, Sergeant Instructors 826.34
Pay. United States Property and Disbursing Officer 791.65
Travel. Federal officers and noncommissioned officers on visits of
instruction 749.87
General expenses, equipment and instruction 221.55
Rent of office. Instructor 125.00
Arms, uniforms and equipment, for field service 40.00
Transportation of supplies 8.00
Travel of Federal officers and noncommissioned officers changing
.station 6.86
Deposit with Treasurer United States, unexpended balance 17..322..33
Balance, December 31st, 1921 4,098.72
$105,143.18
Receipts and Disbursements January 1st to December 31st, 1922
receipts
Appropriation "Arming, Equipping and Training National Guard."
Balance. January 1st. 1922 $ 4,098.72
War warrants 108.210.52
$112,309.24
• DISBURSEMENTS
Appropriation "Arming, Equipping and Training National Guard."
Sub Appropriation
:
Expenses, Camps of Instruction $ 65.985.85
Procurement of forage, bedding etc., for horses 1,759.15
Travel of Federal officers and noncommissioned officers on visits
of instruction 169.96
Expenses selected officers and enlisted men military service schools 2.9S3.37
Compensation of help for care of material, animals and equipment 19,347.32
Pay United States Property and Disbursing Officer 985.40
Expenses, Sergeant Instructors 2,523.49
Office rent. Instructors 386.00
Transportation of supplies 10.40
General expenses, equipment and instruction 492.64
Deposit with Treasurer United States, unexpended balance 1.32.5.00
Balance, December 31st, 1922 16..340.75
$112,309.24
2i Biennial Report
Many difficulties were eiieonntered in paying officers and men for duty
at camps of instruction through lack of information covering interpretation
of the new pay laws enacted by Congress. My accounts have had many
suspensions, but up to the present time they have been satisfactorily explained
and most of them removed by the General Accounting Office, Washington.
Of the total amount expended during the past two years practically no re-fundments
will be necessary and it is doubted if any state has any better
record than North Carolina in this respect.
4. The duties of the United States Property and Disbursing Officer are
constantly increasing, and in addition to the duties listed in my former report
other functions are being placed upon the office.
5. Grateful acknowledgment is made of faithful and efficient assistance
rendered me by Lieut. Charles Barden, Q. M. C, and Mr. J. F. Mitchell,
A. G. D., in the conduct of my office.
Gordon Smith,
(Signed) Major, N. C. N. G.
United States Propertu and Dist)n7'sing Offleer.
REPORT OF STATE PROPERTY AND DISBURSING
OFFICER
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AUDIT
J. J. Bernard
Certified Public Accountant
Member State Board of Accountancy
Raleigh, N. C.
March 16, 1921.
General J. Van B. Metts,
Adjutant General of North Carolina.
My Dear Sir :
In accordance with your instructions, I went to Henderson, N. C, on March
1, 1921, and audited the boolss and vouchers of General Francis A.
Macon, State Property & Disbursing Ofiicer for a period beginning Decem-ber
1, 1920, and ending February 28, 1921. and submit the following
report as a result of said audit
:
At the conclusion of my audit I found the following balances
:
General Fund, $3,908.08; Special Fund. $1,559.63; Total, $5,467.71.
A check for this amount was turned over to me made payable to the Adju-tant
General of North Carolina, same being turned over to you on my return
from Henderson.
During my examination every courtesy was rendei'ed me and^ every
facility given to secure the information desired. The books were neatly
and accurately kept and the vouchers and orders systematically filed.
Respectfully submitted,
(Signed) J. J. Bernard,
Certified Puhlic Accountant.
The Adjutant General 27
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O -H OOO
—a.v. Infantry. IT. S. A., on tliis inspection.
(Signed) T. C. Guthrie. .Tr.,
Mdjor inid hispcttor dciicfdl.
Company C, First Infantry. N. C. National Guard
Thi.s company is stationed at Plymouth. N. C. a town with a p^pularion
of possibly three thousand people. The inspection was made on ^larch
Sth. 1J)21.
Upon my arrival in the town I inquired from a number of the sul stantial
citizens of the town how the people felt in regard to the military c!)mpany.
I was informed that public sentiment was very much in favor of having
a strong military organization in the town. I found that the company
had ten or fifteen honorary members enrolled in addition to the regular
members of the organization. Thes(> honorary members represent the
best people in the communit.v. I found that the c-ompany received an income
of about $150.00 per yeai' from the county and that the county had also
donated the use of the basement of the courthouse for an armory. I do
not think that thei'e is sufficient space in this basement for an armory, luiv
it is the best place to be obtained in this town. The basement contains
a hall which is sutiicient in size to form the company, but is not large enough
to drill in. There are five medium-sized rooms which the company uses f'r an
office, and a property room., a storage room for ammunition and a locker room.
The office was neat and the furniture was In good condition. The property
room was clean and the property was well arranged in good order and in
good condition on shelves. They also have a room in which ammunition
was stored. Another room used as a locker room and they had almost
completed sixty-five lockers.
I made an examination of the records of the company and found them
well kept and in good order. Tliey seem to have nearly all of the necessary
forms and they were kept well up to date.
The company has the use of a drill ground within the town limits. I
was informed by the officers that they were having erected electric lights
to overhang the ground in order tliat they might have night drills. I think
that when this is done that this drill ground will take the place of lack
of drill space in the armory.
I was informed that a site has been selected for a rifle range on
Albemarle Soiind about seven miles from the tow^n, and that this site
will be donated by the county. It will be possible also for the company to
have gallery practice on the drill ground. The officers informed me that
the.v will begin gallery practice at once.
This compan.v has three officers and 65 enlisted men. The company
commander. Captain Everett, was not present at the inspection. I was
informed that he was away at the Infantry Officers School at Camp Benning,
Ga. Tliere were present at the inspection First Lieutenant C. S. Ausbon and
Second Lieutenant F>en A. Sumner. Tliere were 4S men present. The
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officers are experienced men. Both of them have had previous service.
My impression is that they are capable and efficient officers. The appear-ance
of the men was g-ood. Their clothes were neat, shoes were shined
and altogether the company made a fine appearance. The only criticism
I have to make as to appearance is that one man did not have on a blouse.
The company commander stated that he had been iinable to get the
proper size for him. The discipline of the company was good, general
appearance in neatness good, steadiness in ranks good, school of the soldier
and school of the squad fair, school of the company fair. I think that the
company will improve in drill when they have had more experience and I
suggest that the noncommissioned officers have more instruction. There
is no reason why this fine body of men cannot be made into an efficient
military organization. I was informed by the officers that it will be diffi-cult
to get the full strength of 93 men.
I examined the company fund book and found the proper vouchers and
proper balance on hand.
Second Company C. A. C. N. C. N. G.
This company is stationed at Wilmington, N. C. I inspected it on March
10th, 1921. I found public sentiment very much in favor of the military
organization. The company has an income of .$1,200.00 per year from the
city and county.
This company has a fine armory. They have a building which is ownetl
by the Wilmington Light Infantry Corporation. The armory has two rooms
of sufficient size when used together to form the company in, but the rooms
are not large enough to drill in. They have five or six other rooms which
are used for an office, a property room, a storage room, and a locker room.
The office is well arranged and neat. The property room is equipped with
shelves and all the property is in good condition and properly arranged
on the shelves. The locker room is well equipped with sufficient lockers for
every man in the company to have the use of one. I found the rifles well
cleaned, oiled and in good condition. I examined the company records
and found them well kept.
In the rear of the armory this company has a drill ground sufficient in size
to drill the company on. They have provided electric lights so that they
can have night drills. It is possible for them to have gallery practice
on this drill ground.
This company has been provided with infantry equipment only and has
had no coast artillery instruction.
I found the discipline of this company excellent, general appearance
in neatness excellent. The shoes were well shined and the clothes were
neat. The school of the soldier, the school of squad and the school of the
company were very good. The manual of arms was goood. This company is comiwsed of fine
material and when the noncommissioned officers and men have had more
experience I think it will be an efficient orjjanization.
("OMPAXY E. t'iKST IXFAXTKY. N. ('. X. G.
This company is stationed at Concord. N. C I inspected this comiiany
on March loth. 1921. Public sentiment is decidedly in favor of tlie company.
The armory is very much too small for the needs of the company, but it
possibly is the best place that can be secured in the town. The room in
which the property is kept is large and well provided with shelves, on
which the property is well arranged. ITie equipment is all in good shape. The
company is provided with a locker room which is well kept. Tlie rifles
are in good condition. The records of the company are practically complete
and well kept. The income from the city and county is $400.00 per year.
This company has a small indoor gallery range inside the armory and
they have access to an old rifle range two miles from the town, which I
Tuiderstand can be put in condition for use at very little expense. They
have no drill ground, but are accustomed to drill on the streets of the town.
The company is interested in athletics and has organized baseball and
basketball teams.
Tlie company commander stated that school for noncommissioned officers
is held weekly. I was very much impressed with the officers and men in
this company. Tliere are three officers and 71 men in the company, which
includes twenty-one ex-service men.
Recruiting is good and the company commander informed me that it will
be easy to enlist ninety-three men. The average drill attendance is 45 men.
The men are interested in the work. Tlie.v have had instruction in the
automatic I'ifle, school of soldier, sijuad. platoon and company, and also
instruction in military courtesy, hygiene, etc. They have had aliout six-drills
per month since they received Federal recognition.
Tlie discipline of this company is very good, general appearance in neatness
very good, steadiness in ranks, very good, school of the soldier and scpiad
and manual of arms, good. The noncommissioned officers sliow some experi-ence
and seem to be capable men. The general efficiency of the organization
is very good.
Company H, First Infantry. N. C. N. G.
This company is stationed at Waynesville. N. C. I inspected this com-pany
on March ItJth. 1921. Public sentiment seems to be in favor of the
compan.v. but the company has no income from the city and county. The
armory is large enough for the needs of the company. There is plenty
of drill space. The company office is well arranged and the locker room also
is well arranged with metal lockers for each man. The property room is
provided with the proper shelves and the property is neatly kept and properly
arranged.
Adj.—
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The company records are well kept. It is possible to have gallery
practice in the armory and the company is making preparation to have this
practice. An old rifle range can be had a short distance from the town
and the company commander states that he is making arrangements to use
this place. Tlie company is accustomed to drill on the streets in the town
and also in the armory. The officers in this company seem to be strong,
capable men with plenty of previous service. The men are fine material and
should make good soldiers.
At the drill there were present 55 men and three officers. Some of the
noncommissioned officers seem to have had some experience. The drill of
company was fair. The men are inexperienced. They have not yet learned
to keep step. Their appearance was neat and they were fairly steady in
ranks.
The company commander states that he is ready to receive the machine
guns whenever they shall be issued, and that he has made arrangements
to secure a stable to be used to keep the animals in when they are shipped
to the company. This company is composed of 16 ex-service men and 43 new
men. Tlie general efficiency of the organization was good, and I think with
a little more experience it will be an efficient organization.
From: Inspector General, N. C. X. G.
To: The Ad.tutant General, X. C.
Subject : Annual Inspection.
1. In accordance with G. O. Xo. 1, A. G. O., January 10th, 1922, and S. O.
Xo. 16, A. G. O., January 23d, 1922, I made the annual inspection of the
units of the Xorth Carolina Xational Guard and beg to report as follows
:
Troop C, Hickory, X. C, February 20th, 1922
There were present 43 men and 2 officers, Capt. Walter C. Taylor and
1st. Lieut. Henry B. Wilfong. The uniforms of the men and officers
presented a very creditable appearance and their steadiness in ranks and
their knowledge of drill and other iiispection exercises was very good. Th?
discipline of the troops during the last year has Ijeen good. There have been
no general courts-martial, two special courts-martial and seven summary
courts-martial. The morale of the troop is very good. The officers of this
troop are both experienced men and both have had experience in active
service during the World War. A recruiting officer has been appointed to
take care of the recruiting in the troop and reported that the organization
could easily be maintained indefinitely. I find the records to be complete
and well taken care of. The Xational Guard Regulations, War Department
Orders and Bulletins and Adjutant General Orders were complete and
properly filed. This troop spent fifteen days at the annual encampment and
had present two officers and 64 men. The property of the troop is well taken
care of and in very good condition. The property room is spacious and
well arranged with the proper shelves and other equipment. The arms are
kept locked, properly stored and in good condition. The armory is used
exclusively by the organizatioiL It is a brick building, adequate in size
for indoor drill. It has adequate fire protection. The troop needs 12 lockers
in which to keep the clothes and equipment of the men. It is possible to
have gallery practice inside the armory. This troop also has bathing
facilities and a club room in the armory, as well as a basketball court,
and the oflScers report that they have a good basketball team. The stable
was inspected and was found to be in very good condition. Straw was
placed in each stall. The floor was clean and well kept. There was plenty
The Adjutant General 35
i)f vontilatioii and plenty of looiu for the o'2 horses which the troop has.
This troop has a ritle ran^e one and a half miles from the town of Hickory.
The otticers report that they have rej^ularly held school for otticers and
noncommissioned otticers, that they have taken up instruction in automatic
rifle, interior jjuard duty, specialist's instruction, also school of the soldier,
squad and platoon; that these schools are held weekly. They also state
that mounted drill is held every Saturday, two hours each week. General
Order No. 24 and G. O. No. 8 are being complietl with. The appear-ance
in neatness of this troop was fjood. The steadiness in ranks was good.
The promptness and the orderliness of formation were good. The men's in-dividual
eiiuipment was in good condition. The men understowl the nomen-clature
and care of the rifle. Ilie school of the soldier, squad and platoon
was good. The physical condition of the men and otficers was good. Tlie
troop went through for the inspection, dismounted school of the squad,
platoon and troop, and manual of arms, mounted school of the squad, and
platoon, otticers drilling the platoon, N. C. O.'s, the squads. As a whole this
troop made a very good appearance.
Troop A, Lincolnton, N. C, February 21st, 1922
There were present 68 men and 3 otficers. The discipline of the troop
was very good. They have had no general courts-martial, no special courts-mar-tial
and 10 summary courts-martial. The morale of the troop was very good.
The otficers of this troop are competent and capable men, well qualified to
perform their duties. There has been a recruiting officer appointed—Lieut.
Hiue. TTiis troop has given publicity to recruiting in the two newspapers in
the town. The records are complete and are in very good condition. The
National Guard Regulations, War Department Orders and Bulletins and
orders from the Adjutant General are complete and filed and well taken
care of. Ten men of this organization and three otficers served in the
World War. The property was very well arranged in a large store room,
with plenty of shelves. I wish especially to compliment this troop upon
the neat and practical arrangement and care of its property in the property
room. The arms are well oiled, clean and in excellent condition. The
armory is not large enough for the needs of the troop, but it is the
best to be obtained in the town of Lincolnton. Individual lockers
are provided for each man's equipment. The troop has had gallery practice
and three officers and three men qualified course "A" target practice at the
State encampment. Lieut. Hiue is State Champion Cavalry Rifleman.
Every man in the troop fired the course at the camp. The troop has a
1.000-yard rifle range one-fourth mile away. The stable is in excellent con-dition,
with plenty of room and a good corral on the outside. The horses
appear to be in excellent condition. Tlie officers report that a new stable
will be built very soon. Officers and noncommissionetl officers' schools are
held once a week, at which military courtesy, nomenclature and care of the
rifle, pistol and sabre, care of equipment, interior guard duty, infantry drill
regulations and other subjects are studied. The average attendance is
three officers and ten men. Drill schedules are prepared a week in advance
and are followed. Tlie dismounted drill was good. The mounted drill
was excellent. I cannot speak too highly in my praise of the mounted
drill of this troop. As the Regular Army Officer who accompanied me on
the inspection remarked, "It is as good as a regular army organization."
Ttis troop is complying \vith G. O. Nos. 24 and 8. Physical condition of the
men and officers is very good. The appearance in neatness of the troop
was excellent. Steadiness in ranks was excellent. Promptness and order-liness
of formation were excellent. Nomenclature and care of the rifle were
excellent. School of the soldier and school of the squad and platoon were
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excellent. The council book and vouchers were checked and found to be
accurately kept.
Howitzer Company, 120th Infantry, Gastonia, February 22d, 1922
There were present with this company 43 men and 2 officers. The dis-cipline
of the company is very good and tlie morale is very good. The
officers appear to be competent and capable men, well qualified to perform
their duties. Lieut. Atkinson has been appointed recruiting officer and
he reports that the organization can be maintained to the required strength
indefinitely. TTie records of this company are well kept and are in good
condition. The National Guard Regulations, orders and bulletins from
the War Department and orders from the Adjutant General's office are prop-erly
filed and taken care of. This company attended the annual encampment
for fifteen days. The property is well kept in a storeroom of adequate size
and is in good condition. The arms and guns are well oiled and properly
cleaned and appear to be in very good condition. Tlie armory is
adequate in size for drills and other exercises. Each man has an in-dividual
locker in which to store his equipment. There has been
no target range obtained, but the captain stated that he would have
one soon. The stable was inspected and found to be adequate in size
and cleanly kept and well ventilated. The four mules which this
company owns were well groomed and appeared to be in very good condition.
The company commander reports that schools are regularly held and that
the officers and seven or eight noncommissioned officers, as well as many
of the privates, regularly attend the school. He reports that there is con-siderable
interest among the men in these schools. Tlie drill of the company
was good. The company commander reports that he is in the habit, each
Saturday afternoon, of quartering the company in the armory and holding
interior guard duty Saturday night, continuing through Sunday, and that
on Sunday the men who are not on duty are marched in a body by him to
church. I think this a very fine thing to do and recommend that some of
the other companies follow this example. General orders Nos. 24 and 8
are being complied with. The council book and vouchers were examined and
found to be accurately kept. The appearance in neatness of the company
was good, steadiness in ranks good, promptness and orderliness in formation
good ; nomenclature and care of rifles and pistols good. School of the
soldier, squad and platoon, good. Physical condition of the men and
officers, very good.
Troop B, Asheville, X. C, February 2od, 1922
There were present at the inspection 55 men and 3 officers. Discipline of
the troop is very good. No general courts-martial, no special courts-mai'tial,
one summary court-martial. Tlie morale of the troop is good. The officers
are experienced men, capable and competent to handle their duties. Lieut.
Briggs has been designated as recruiting officer and reports that the troop
can obtain all the recruits it needs. Records of the troop are practically
complete. The attitude of the community is fairly favorably disposed to-wards
the troop. I would suggest that some elfort be made to improve
the feeling of the community towards the organization. National Guard
Regulations, War Department Orders and Bulletins and orders from the
A. G. O., are properly filed and kept in good condition. This organization
spent fifteen days at the last annual encampment. The armory is owned
by private parties and is inadequate in size for the use of the troop. In-dividual
lockers are provided for each man in which to keep his equipment.
It is possible to have gallery practice inside the armory. The property and
eipiipment are in excellent condition. They have a good storeroom and
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the ftiuiiiiuoiit i^< well ananjii'd. The anus are in iiootl eoiulition and are
kept locked. Most of the jtroperty has been stenciled. In tarjret i)ractice
1 officer and (> men (lualitied with rifle. This troop has a basketball team
and reports that they are ensjajrinu in athletics and expect to have a baseball
team during this sprinj.;. The stable is adequate in every way for the needs
of the trm)p. It is clean, well lighted and well ventilated, and conveniently
located, llie horses were in excellent condition. The troop has no rifle range
and reports that there i.s none available. They have held no schools for
officers or X. C. 0."s. but report that they expect to start the schools right away.
Training schedule has not been prepared one week in advance. The troop has
complied with (}. O. '2i and 8. The drill was very good. The appearance in
neatness was very good, steadiness in ranks, very good. Promptness and
orderliness of formation, very good. Nomenclature and care of rifle, very
good. School of the soldier, squad and platoon, very good. Physical condi-tion
of men and officers, very good.
oOth Signal Company. Canton, February 24th, 1922
There were present 59 men and o officers. The discipline of this company
is very good. No general courts-martial, no special, two summary courts-martial.
Morale of the company is very good. The officers are experienced
men. well able to take care of their duties. The captain is acting as re-cruiting
officer and reports that he can obtain all the men necessary and that
the organization can be maintained indetinitely. Tlie attitude of the commu-nity
is very favorably disposed towards the company. The records are
complete, well kept and neatly arranged. National Guard Regulations, War
Department Orders and Bulletins and orders from the Adjutant General's
office are properly filed and kept. Tliis organization spent fifteen days at
the last annual encampment with 6 officers and 58 men attending. The
property room is adequate in size and is arranged with proper shelves. The
property is neatly kept and in very good condition. It is not stenciled.
The pistols are well oiled and clean and in very good condition. The armory
is owned by private parties. It is inadeciuate for the use of the company
but I was informed by the officers that it is the only place available in the
town. Individual lockers are provided for the men in which to keep their
equipment. The officers report that the company is engaging in athletics,
that they have organized a basketball team and also expect to have a
baseball team during the coming spring. This company has held school
for officers and N. C. O'.s several times a week for the last month or so at
which they have taken up Signal Corps bulletins, instruction in technical
equipment and other subjects. The men understand the use of the equip-ment.
They have 25 linemen and 8 electrical men. Fifteen men can catch 15
words per minute, 3 men can take more than this number of words. The drill
of this company was very good. They have complied with general orders
24 and 8. The appearance in neatness was excellent. The steadiness in
ranks was excellent. Promptness and orderliness in formation were excellent.
School of the soldier, squad and platoon, very good. Physical condition of the
men and officers, excellent. The men connected and operated the wireless
outfit and radio set and camp switch board and demonstrated altogether a
good working knowledge of the equipment which has been issued to them.
Company H, 120th Infantry, Waynesville, February 24, 1922
The discipline of this company is very good. They have had no general,
no special and 6 summary courts-martial. The morale of the company is
good. The officers are competent and capable and are men of some age
and long military experience. Lieut. Plott is recruiting officer and reports
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that recruiting is good in tlie community. The attitude of the community
is very favorably disposed towards tlie organization. The records of the
company are complete and are properly kept. National Guard Regulations,
War Department Orders and Bulletins and orders from the A.G.O. are
filed and kept properly. Tliis company attended the last annual encampment
for fifteen days with 3 officers and 65 men present. The property is in
good condition. The property room is large and provided with proper
shelves and other arrangements necessary for the proper care and protection
of the equipment. The arms are well oiled and clean. The armory is ade-quate
in size for the use of the company, large enough to have some indoor
drills. Individual lockers are provided for each man. A target range is
accessible near the town. This company has engaged in athletics and
report that they expect to have a good baseball team. Tlie stable is clean
and neat. The mules are well groomed and well taken care of. The
officers report that schools are held weekly for officers and noncommissioned
officers, that there is considerable interest in the work which they have taken
up. General Orders Nos. 24 and 8 are being complied with. The council
book and vouchers were examined and found to be accurately kept. The
physical condition of the men and officers was excellent. The appearance
in neatness was very good. Steadiness in ranks, very good. Promptness
and orderliness in formation, very good. Nomenclature and care of the rifle,
very good. School of the soldier, squad and platoon, very good. I wish to
especially mention the gun squad which showed thorough and efficient in-struction.
There were 8 men not in uniform and the company commander
reported that he had been unable to fit them.
Troop D, Andrews, February 25th. 1922
Discipline of the troop was fair. They have had no general courts-martial,
no special courts-martial, no summary courts-martial. This troop is divided
between Andrews, Robbinsville and Hayesville. which makes it rather hard
to get all of the men together at one time. Tlie morale of the troop is very
good. They have 21 ex-service men. Tlie officers of this troop are experienced
men, all three having had training in the World War. The troop has no
recruiting officer but the captain stated that one will be appointed. The
attitude of the community is favorably disposed towards the organization.
Tlie records are complete, except service records which have been requisitioned.
National Guard Regulations, War Department Orders and Bulletins and
orders from the A. G. O., are not properly filed but are kept in fairly
good order in the field desk. This organization attended the annual
encampment fifteen days. The property was in fair condition with the
exception of several rifles. I found one rifle covered with rust. The
property room is adequate in size and is arranged with proper shelves,
but I found it dirty, scraps of dust, dirt and old nails lying around. The
rifles were not locked up. No locks were on the lockers. It is possible
to have gallery practice in the armory. The armory is conveniently
located and is owned by the troop. They propose to install a club room
and have a phonograph and place for dancing. Tliree officers and
10 men qualified in target practice last year. All 66 men of the troop
fired the course. A rifle range is accessible nearby. This troop has engaged
in athletics during the past year and report that they will continue their
athletics during the coming year. Training schedules have been prepared
and followed as far as practicable. They are prepared one week in advance,
following the schedule prepared by the Instructor. They have had no in-struction
in gallery practice. They have had no school for officers but have
had schools for N. C. O.'s in which they study military courtesy, discipline,
manual of interior guard duty and infantry drill regulations. An average of
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from 5 to 8 N. C. O.'s have attenclcd. Tho st.ibk' is in good i-oiulitioii. Tlioy
have 32 horses, all of which appear to be well taken care of, except one which
I found to be in unserviceable condition. The officers report that the horses
are exercised every day. The inspection exercises, mounted and dismounted
drill, were fair. Steadiness in ranks, fair. School of the soldier, squad
and platoon fair. Discipline fair. Physical condition of the men, excellent.
I noted several Cherokee Indians in this troop. I think that with the proper
training and instruction this trooj) should become one of the best Cavalry
organizations in the X. C. N. G. General orders 24 and 8 are being complied
with.
Co. G, 200th Artillery, Kaeiord, February 27th, 1J>22
There were present at the inspection 3 officers and 60 men. Tliis company
has 3 officers and 8 men who have seen service in the World War. The officers
presented a very good appearance and seem to be capable and competent
men well able to take care of their duties. The attitude of the community is
very favorably disposed towards the organization. The captain is acting
as recruiting officer and states that he can get any number of men that he
needs. The records of the company are complete. The council book and
vouchers were examined and found to be balanced and accurately kept.
National Guard Regulations, War Department Orders and Bulletins and
orders from the A. G. O., have been properly tiled and complete, except the
Militia Bureau circular letters are not complete. This company did not
attend the last annual encampment. Tlie property is well kept and in very
good condition. The arms are well oiled and well cleaned. The armory is
owned by private parties. It is inadequate for the use of the company but
is the best to be obtained in the town. There is plenty of room for outside
drill on the streets of the town. An individual locker is provided for each
man in which his equipment is kept. It is possible to have gallery practice
in the armory. The company has no rifle range, but the officers state that
they think it will be possible to secure one in the near future. The company
is engaged in athletics. They have held school for officers and X. C. O.'s. aver-age
attendance about 8. These schools have been held once a week with in-struction
in accordance with the regularly prepared schedule, taking up the
subjects of infantry drill regulations, guard duty and other subjects. General
orders Nos. 24 and 8 are being complied with. Council book and vouchers
were examined and found to be correctly kept. Inspection exercises were
very good. The men were in excellent physical condition and presented a
very creditable appearance. The platoon leaders were excellent. Tlie ser-geants
were very good and the corporals, very good. Tlie appearance in neat-ness
was excellent. Steadiness in ranks, excellent. Promptness and orderli-ness
of formation, excellent. Xomenclature and care of the rifle, very good.
School of the soldier, sciuad and platoon, very good.
Company' L, Parktox, March 13th, 1922
The discipline of this company was very good. The morale was very
good. The officers are capable and experienced men, all having had service
overseas during the World War. The armory is inadeciuate in size for the
needs of the company, but is the best place available in the town. It was
clean and well taken care of. Tlie proi»erty room was spacious in size and
well arranged, with shelves for the eiiuipment of each maiu The equipment
was in good condition and well taken care of. Tlie records were to some
extent incomplete. (General Orders 8 and 24 have not been complied with
but the company commander states that he will immediately begin to comply
with these orders. Tliis company has a rifle range available three miles from
town. The company commander states that he has conducted schools weekly
for the purpose of instruction of the officers and X. C. O.'s on various snb-
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jeets of interest to the organization. The drill and inspection exercises
were very good. The general appearance in neatness of the organization
was very good. The guns were in excellent condition, cleaned and oiled,
showing that they have been well taken care of. The uniforms were well
fitting and had been neatly pressed. Each man's hair had been cut and
his shoes shiued. Steadiness in ranks was excellent. Manual of arms was
excellent. Close order drill under the company commander and lieutenants
was very good.
Company M, Wilson, March 14th, 1922
There were present at the inspection exercises three officers and 66 men.
Discipline in this company is excellent. There have been no courts-martial.
The company commander states that he controls his company by giving delin-quent
members extra drills and extra duties. The officers of this company
are excellent—they are capable, efficient and experienced men. The company
commander has had nine years commissioned service. He and the two
lieutenants, who have also had some commissioned service, are all three
veterans of the World War. Recruiting is done by the captain. He states
that the attitude of the community is very favorably disposed towards the
company and that he has no trouble m obtaining recruits. The records
of this company are perfect. The stable where the mules which belong to
this company are kept is clean, spacious and well ventilated. The mules
are in excellent condition and appear to be well taken care of. The property
room is of ample size and arranged in good order with proper shelves.
The equipment is in excellent condition. Tlie armory is adequate in size
for the needs of the company, but this company has the further advantage
of being able to di'ill in several large tobacco warehouses accessible within
two or three blocks of the armory. The armory is donated to the company
by the city. The county gives $500.00 a year to the company. The company
council book was examined, together with vouchers and checks and the
accounts of the company commander found to be carefully kept and in
excellent condition. General Orders 8 and 24 have been complied with. At
the drill and inspection exercises the general appearance of the company
and steadiness in ranks were excellent. Company drill Ity the officers
was excellent. Manual of arms was very good. The guns were clean and
well taken care of. Tlie squad drill by the X. C. O.'s was very good.
Machine gun instruction and drill by the company commander and by the
sergeant were very good. The men showed knowledge of how to handle a
machine gun in action.
Company I, Plymouth, March 15th, 1922
The discipline of this company was good. Morale was good. There has
been one summary court-martial. Tlie company commander states that he
provides extra duty for men who fail to attend drill, such as cleaning
guns and cleaning out the armory. The officers of this company are efficient.
The records are complete. The property room is adequate in size for the
storage of equipment and the equipment is stored in good order on shelves
provided for that purpose. Lockers are provided for each man in the
company in which his individual equipment is stored. This organization
is quartered in the l)asement of the courthouse. They have not sufficient
room for indoor drill, but report that they are accustomed to drill outside.
T'he.y have no rifle range, but one is under consideration. At the drill and
inspection exercises the general appearance in neatness of the company
was good. Tlie condition of the rifles was fair. The condition of the
equipment and uniforms was fair. Close order drill under the company
commander was fair. Steadiness in ranks was good. Manual of arms was
good.
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Service Company, Kaxeigh, Makch 10th, 1922
The discipline of this company is excellent. The morale is excellent. Hie
officers are capable, intelligent and efficient and well (lualitied to perform
their duties. The l)and was excellent. The uniforms of the men in the
band were neat, well pressed and the instruments appear to be in excellent
condition. The drill of the company was fine. I wish to comment especially
upon the way the ritles were carried. Each man's rifle was un his shoulder
correctly and each barrel at the correct angle of 4.1 degrees. The slu»es of
some of the men were not shined. The steadiness in ranks was excellent.
The general appearance in neatness of the men was very good. Tlie manual
of arms was excellent. Tlie i)roperty rtK)m is adequate in size for the
storage of the property and proi)erty is neatly arranged on shelves. There
is provided a locker for the individual equipment of each man. The records
of this company are complete and in good order. The armory is adequate
in size for indoor drill.
Company B, Wabre.ntox, March ITth. 1922
The discipline of this company is excellent. The morale is excellent.
Tlie officers are capable, experienced and efficient men. all having had over-seas
experience. The company commander has been commissioned only a short
time but has had enlisted service for about two years during the World
War. The records were complete and kept in excellent condition. Recruit-ing
is done by Lieut. Hardy and he reports that he can obtain as many re-cruits
as the company needs. The attitude of the community is very
favorably disposed towards the organization. Tlie city and county together
donate $1,500.00 a year to the support of the company. They have an
excellent club room, pool room and gymnasium provided with shower baths
and other facilities. The company council book and accounts of the com-pany
commander were in excellent condition and properly kept. The drill
and inspection exercises were excellent. General appearance in neatness
of the company was excellent. The guns were in fine condition showing
thorough care. Uniforms and equipment neat and well pressed. Each
man had his hair prcperly cut, was properly shaved and the shoes of all
the men v.-ere shined. The manual of arms was excellent.
Company- C. Henderson, March 17th, 1922
Tlie discipline of this orjranization is excellent. Morale is excellent.
The officers are high class men, competent and efficient in every way to
handle their duties. The company commander and the two lieutenants
had experience during the World War. The records were complete. The
company council book was carefully kept. The armory is adequate in size
for indoor drill. At the drill and inspection exercises the men presented an
excellent appearance. The rifles were perfect. Uniforms wei-e neat. Eijuip-meut,
clean and well cared for. Steadiness in ranks, excellent. Manual
of arms, very good. Close order drill under the company commander and
the lieutenants, very good. Bayonet drill under X. C. O.'s. very good. Physical
exercise drill under the 1st Sergeant, very good.
1st Battalion Headquarters Company', Oxford. March ISth, 1922
Tlie discipline of this organization is excellent. Morale is excellent. The
officers are capable, intelligent and efficient, well able to take care of their
duties. Recruiting is done by the captain. He reports that the attitude
of the community is very favorably disposed towards the company and that
he can get as many recruits as are necessary. The records are complete
and well kept. The" armory is rather inadequate in size for indoor drill
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but it is the best that can be obtained in tlie town. The company commander
reports that lie is in the habit of having outside drill. The property room
is ample in size for the storage of the e(iuipment and it is all well arranged
on shelves provided for that purpose. At the drill and inspection exercises
the men were neat and presented a tine appearance. I wish to call especial
attention to their steadiness in ranks, which was perfect. The commands of
the officers and N. C. O.'s vrho drilled the company and squads, were excellent.
The manual of arms was excellent. The physical drill under the company
commander was snappy and was put over with vim and pep. Every man
in the organization had his shoes shined and the uniforms were neat and
well pressed. I wish to expressly comment upon the excellent discipline
and bearing of this company. I consider it one of the best organizations
in the State.
Company D, Durham, March 20th, 1922
The discipline of this organization is excellent. Morale excellent. Tlie
officers are capable, efficient and well qualified. Tlie records are complete,
the storeroom is neat, roomy and adequate in size. Property is in good
condition and well arranged on shelves in the storeroom. The armory is
adequate in size for indoor drill. The attitude of the community is favorably
disposed towards the company. At the drill and inspection exercises the
general appearance of the men and officers was very good. The gen-eral
appearance of the uniforms was fair, due to the fact that several
of the men wore cotton uniforms and also several men appeared in ranks
with their shoes not shined. The physical drill by the 1st Sergeant, was
very good. The close order drill of platoon and company under the officers
was very good. The machine gun drill under N. C. O.'s was excellent. Tliis
company has 4 mules which they keep at the city stables. Tlie animals
were inspected and appeared to be in the best possible condition. They
were well groomed and appeared to be well taken care of. The machine
gun carts and the wagon were in good condition. The military courtesy
of this company and general bearing was very good.
Medical Detachmeint, Graham, March 21st, 1922
The discipline of this organization was very good. The officer is competent
and capable of taking care of his duties. The armory is rather small but
probably adequate for the needs of the organization. The property is
kept in a room of sufficient size and is well and neatly arranged on the
shelves which are provided for that purpose. Each man has a locker for
his individual equipment. The records were in good condition. At the
drill and inspection exercises the company presented a very good general
appearance. Tlie men were steady in ranks and the uniforms were neat
and their shoes shined. The arms were in good shape. Close order drill
was very good.
Company A, Burlington, March 21st, 1922
The discipline of this company is excellent. The morale is excellent.
TTie officers are capable, experienced and efficient. Recruiting is in charge
of Lieut. Murray who reports that he can obtain as many recruits as
necessary. The records are complete. The property room is large and the
property is kept in good order on the shelves and is in excellent condition.
The armory is excellent, providing ample room for the indoor drill of the
company. They have a club room and individual lockers for each man
in which his equipment is kept. The company council book and vouchers were
examined and found to be properly kept. The accounts were correct. At
the drill and inspection exercises the guns were found to be in excellent
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condition. The general appearance in neatness of the company was ex-cellent.
Every uniform titteil and each man's shoes had been sinned.
Steadiness in ranks was excellent. Manual of arms, excellent. Close order
drill under the company commander was excellent. Physical drill under
X. C. O.'s was excellent. Bayonet exercises under the 2d lieutenant were
excellent. The men were very snappy and seemed to understand the work
thoroughly. Close order drill and extended order drill of squads under
the corporals was excellent. This company appears to be one of the best
in the State.
2d Battai.iox Headcjuarters Company, Greensboro, March 22d, 1922
Tlie discipline of this organization is very good. The morale is excellent.
The officers are capable, intelligent and efficient. The records are complete.
The company ctmimander has not started to keep his company council book
but understands the proper way to keep it. General orders 8 and 24 have
been exi)lained to him. The property room of this company is adequate in
size for the storage of the property. The property is arranged in excellent
condition on the shelves. The armory is inadequate in size for the puiiiose
of drilling the company, but the company commander states that he is
accustomed to drill on the streets of the city. The equipment is clean and
well taken care of. The attitude of the community towards the organization
is fair. They receive no donation from the county and only $50.00 a month
from the city. At the drill and inspection exercises the general appearance
in neatness of the company was very good. Steadiness in ranks, good. The
rifles, in good condition. Uniforms, in very good condition. Close order
drill was very good. Manual of arms was good. The attendance at this
drill was not satisfactory. Only twenty-six men out of the strength of
forty-one were present.
Headquarters Company. Reidsville, March 23d, 1922
The discipline of this company was very good. Morale was very good.
The officers appear to be capable and efficient men. The captain as well as
the other officers seem to be very well thought of by the men. The armory
is entirely inadequate for the needs of the 56 men in the company, but
probably is the best place available in the town. The property room is
adequate in size with .shelves pi-operly arranged and the property of each
man is in good condition and is neatly arranged on the shelves. This company
has no lockers. The company commander states that he has not purchased
lockers on account of lack of money. The attitude of the community towards
the company is one of indifference. Tliey get $100.00 a year from the town
and $250.00 from the county and say that there is no prospect of a larger
donation. The records are complete. The company council book is correctly
kept. At the drill and inspection exercises the general appearance of the
company was excellent. The signal drill, which consisted of setting up a
central switchboard with three outside stations, was excellent. The switch-board
was oi>erated by the enlisted men under the instruction of N. C. O.'s.
They sent and received messages to and from the three stations. The
messages were taken and sent by privates in the command. The equipment
was quickly set up and each man in the company seems to understand the
use of it. Instruction by a sergeant in map drawing was excellent. The
close order drill under the company commander w^as good. The physical
appearance of the men was excellent. Steadiness in ranks, very gootl. The
shoes were shined and uniforms were cleaned and pressed.
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Company A, 105th Engineers, North Wilkesboro, March 24. 1922
llie discipline of tliis or.iianization is excellent. The morale is excellent.
The ofBcer.s are capable and efficient. The armory is inadequate for drill
but the company is accustomed to drill on the streets of the town which are
asphalt and large enough for the company to drill comfortably on. The
armory is well fitted up with gymnasium eiiuipment and lockers for each
man. The recruiting is done by the captain. The attitude of the community
is favorably disriosed towards the organization. Tliey receive $25.00 a month
from the town and $1,500.00 a year from the county. The property room is
adequate in size for the needs of the company and the property is arranged
in excellent order on shelves, in the property room, provided for that purpose.
The records of the company are in very good shape and are practically
complete. The company council book is correctly kept. At the drill and
inspection exercises the general physical appearance of the men in the
company was excellent. Uniforms were well fitting and the equipment was
in good order. The shoes were shined and the clothing was neatly pressed
."ind in excellent condition. The guns were clean and well taken care of.
Steadiness in ranks was excellent. Manual of arms, very good. Close order
drill on the streets of the town, under the company commander and lieutenants,
was excellent and by squads under the X. C. O.'s was very good. My general
impression of this company is that it has a great future. The morale and
esprit is excellent. Nine men walk ten miles or more to town to attend drill.
Company G, Winston-Salem, March 25th, 1922
The discipline of this company is excellent. The morale of the company
is excellent. The officers are cai)able, efficient and intelligent. Tliey have all
had experience in the World War, all having been in active service overseas.
The property room is spacious with shelves well arranged. TTie property
and equipment is neat and in excellent condition. The records are complete
and up to date. The armory is adequate in size for indoor drill. There are
individual lockers provided for each man. The attitude of the community
is fairly well disposed towards the company. They receive no contribution
from the city nor from the county. The company council book has been
correctly kept with the exception that General Order No. 24 in regard to
company council meetings has not been complied with. The company com-mander
states that hereafter this order will be complied with. At the drill and
inspection exercises the general appearance in neatness of the company
was excellent. Steadiness in ranks, excellent. The guns were clean and
in excellent c